Kentucky Rye story

tz1985e1x03c · 1985-10-11

An alcoholic is offered a once-in-a-lifetime chance to buy a roadside inn called the Kentucky Rye for a very low price. Directed by: John Hancock. Story by: Richard Krzemien & Chip Duncan.

6 total · 4 major · 2 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
alcohol abuse major Bob's wife's reaction on the pay phone at the bar coupled with the reactions of his co-workers indicated that his binge drinking was not a one-off occurrence.
drunk driving major Bob drank, drove, and killed a man on the road.
ironic twist of fate major A man, who killed himself along with another man while drunk at the wheel, suffered an ironic punishment in the afterlife.
punishment in the afterlife major Bob seems to have received some sort of ironic afterlife punishment for his sins.
coping with having injured someone minor Bob seemed possibly ashamed once he actually understood what he had done.
remorse minor Bob seemed possibly ashamed once he actually understood what he had done.