Question

Why did T want to destroy Old Misery's house?

A) Revenge for a personal betrayal.
B) To build a new and better house.
C) To make a political statement.
D) To claim ownership of the property.

Answer 1

In 'The Destructors', T wanted to destroy Old Misery's house as a nihilistic expression of rebellion against societal values, rather than for revenge, rebuilding, political statements, or property claims.

Step-by-step explanation:

The character T wanted to destroy Old Misery's house not for options A, B, C, or D, but as part of a nihilistic statement in the Graham Greene short story The Destructors. The story reflects themes of post-war disillusionment and the loss of innocence in youth, where the characters form a gang that finds meaning in demolition rather than creation. The destruction of Old Misery’s house is an expression of their rebellion against societal values and not driven by revenge, a desire to build anew, a political statement, or a claim to property.