The Monkey Cages
Logline
The Monkey Cages tells the story of Tommy Cadigan, high school senior, and his history teacher, a Korean war veteran, whose love affair becomes enmeshed in the famous Boys of Boise scandal of 1955.
Genre
Historical Fiction,
Short Summary
Tommy Cadigan is a high school senior who struggles with his same-sex desire, especially when he grows close to his history teacher, a young Korean war veteran who received a "blue discharge" for homosexuality. Tommy and Mr. Williams soon find themselves enmeshed in Boy of Boise scandal of 1955.
The story ends in the trial of Marty Williams standing trial for crimes agains nature.
Setting
Boise, Idaho 1955
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
Plot - Other Elements
Coming of Age, Meaningful Message
Mature Audience Themes
Nudity
Main Character Details
Name: Tom Cadigan
Age: 17
Gender: LGBT
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Underdog, Adventurous, Charming, Clumsy, Complex, Educated, Empathetic, Funny
Additional Character Details
Name: Marty Williams
Age: 26
Gender: Male
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Confident, Educated, Engaging, Leader, Outspoken, Romantic, Unapologetic, Complex
Additional Character Details
Name: Freddie Udall
Age: 17
Gender: Male
Role: Logical
Key Traits: Aspiring, Blunt, Complex, Educated, Engaging, Religious, Strong Moral Code, Charming, Empathetic, Romantic, Visionary
Additional Character Details
Name: Elvina
Age: 40
Gender: Female
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Empathetic, Engaging, Extraordinary Powers and Abilities, Gracious, Sophisticated, Aspiring, Beautiful, Confident, Unapologetic, Adventurous, Charming
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