Two Different Reactions to the Adult World: Youths in the Works of Graham Greene

Graham Greene, in his works, "The Destructors" and "The Basement Room", presents two youthful characters, Trevor and Master Philip, who are affected differently by emersion into the adult world. Trevor, a member of the "lost generation" following World War I, belongs to the Wormsley Common Gang. Trevor is affected by the adult world in that he is seeks to gain, for the Gang, a reputation among the adult gangs. When confronted with this Trevor shows great resolve and never wavers from his intent to destroy Old Misery's house and dispel the air of privilege that surrounds him as he enters…