“The Boy Comes Home” is a comedy that discusses many serious issues in a light manner. The title refers to a boy who has come back to his home after..
Summary of The Boy Comes Home By A.A. Milne
The Boy Comes Home - Summary “The Boy Comes Home” is a comedy that discusses many serious issues in a light manner. The title refers to a boy who has come back to his home after some years. The first theme is the conflict between generations. Uncle James who thinks highly of discipline is disappointed when Philip does not follow it. Philip, the representative of the young, wishes to enjoy his freedom after four years of strict discipline at the war front. Philip is a young man 23. He lives with Uncle James who is his patron. He has returned home after four years of war. Philip gets up late in the morning because he has just come home the previous night. He calls the maid Marry and asks her to bring breakfast for him. Uncle James keeps a strict discipline in the house. According to his orders, breakfast is served at eight. Philip has a problem with Mary because of this. Philip handles her very cleverly. Aunt Emily is very much impressed and tells Uncle James that Philip is mature and resp…
