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.
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