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
| Story | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |