fatherly disappointment in a son theme

A son is not all that his father wishes him to be.

29 total · 1 choice · 11 major · 17 minor

StoryLevelMotivation
tftc1989e3x14 choice Central to the story is General Kalthrob dealing with his son, Martin, being a disgrace to the uniform.
ahh1x27 major Luis disowned his only son, Al, for refusing to marry in the financial interest of the family winery. Luis humiliated Al when Al returned, desperate for money.
nightgallery1x04b major Big-game hunting enthusiast Archie Dittman looked down on his animal rights advocating son, ARchie Jr.
play: Adelphoe (160 BC) major The story concerned Demea accusing his brother, Micio, of having spoiled Demea's own son, Ctesipho, whom Micio had been entrusted to raise. Demea in particular expressed disappointment over Ctesipho's part in the abduction (p355).
play: Henry IV Part 1 (1597) major central to the story was Hanery IV's annoyance at his son's base diversions
play: Henry IV Part 2 (1599) major central to the story was Hanery IV's annoyance at his son's base diversions
play: The Girl from Andros (166 BC) major Simo was upset at his son Pamphilus' behavior regarding Glycerium, and later for perceived lying and scheming.
play: The Self-Tormentor (163 BC) major Menedemus tells Chremes about how Menedemus fell out with his own son over the son's choice of a love interest. This conflict is at the core of the entire story. Also Chremes nearly falls out with his own son for the same reasons.
tng5x20 major Worf :: Worf in Alexander
tng7x21 major Worf :: Worf in Alexander