Background information: Danny had been staying in school that day in detention. He was the last student to leave school. He seeks shelter in a small shelter close to Kershaw’s Farm as it begins to pour heavily as he makes his way home. The nuclear bombs detonate then abruptly. He falls asleep because of fatigue and …
Scene 4: The scene sets at Kershaw’s Farm. The apprehensions of Mary and Mrs Troy are true. A Civil Defense Team has been set up (“Civil Defense Team” protects civilians from natural and other disasters). Summary: The establishment of the CDS (Civil Defense Team) indicates that the bombs are a serious concern and the mass (the …
Scene 4: The Kershaw Farm. The rumours are true about Mary and Mrs Troy. There is now a defence team in place to help out civilians. Civilians are protected from natural and man-made disasters by the “Civil Defense Team.” Summary The Civil Defense Team’s setup demonstrates that bombs are a serious issue and that the general …
Scene 3 During the school break, students are still making fun of the assembly and daily life is continuing as usual. The students are still not taking the warnings seriously and are totally unconcerned by the bomb threat. Danny’s friend Sophie invites him to her birthday celebration. But Andrew, a friend of Danny’s, is not …
Scene 2 The action takes place in the school where PE teacher Mr Rhodes is delivering a speech on how to survive a bombing. The workshop’s name is “Protect and Survive.” The previous Scene already made mention of Danny’s hatred toward Rhodes. Rhodes provides the audience with some drills and survival advice, including how to …
ACT I: Scene 1:Â The scene takes place in the family’s shop in the town of Skipley where Danny Lodge, Ben, (his younger brother), his mother (Mary), and his father (Richard) are presently dealing with the customers. Summary The shop is a general store that sells everyday household goods, and at the time, the enemies were …
Themes Theme: Trauma Danny had been going through a lot of trauma since the war had struck in his home town, Skipley. Many had to learn how to survive in these terrible conditions and Danny too had to learn it. After losing both of his parents and having the responsibility of his younger brother all …