The Cone Gatherers
Plot
The Cone Gatherers centres on the story of two brothers, Neil and Calum, who have been employed to gather cones to assist with the war effort so that the depleting wood supplies can be regenerated.
Characters
The main characters in The Cone Gatherers are: Calum, Neil, Duror, Lady Campbell, and Roderick Campbell.
Themes
There are several themes running throughout the Cone Gatherers and many overlap. Some of these include: good versus evil, nature, class structure, religion, and war.
Setting
The Cone Gatherers is set during World War Two on a Scottish Highland estate. All of the most significant action occurs in the wood.
Video playlist
A guide to themes in 'The Cone Gatherers' Video
An examination of themes in 'The Cone Gatherers' - conflict, nature, religion and class.
'The Cone Gatherers' - the deer drive. Video
Characters talk about Duror's outburst on a recent deer hunt with the cone gatherers.
'The Cone Gatherers' - characterisation of Calum and Neil. Video
Neil and Calum are introduced and their characters are discussed.
'The Cone Gatherers' - Duror's attraction towards Lady Runcie Campbell. Video
The inspector and Lady Runcie preside over Duror's lust for her and his murder of Calum.
'The Cone Gatherers' - Duror's motivations. Video
Wallace and the inspector discuss reasons behind Duror's hatred of the cone gatherers.
'The Cone Gatherers' - conclusion. Video
Wallace and the inspector sum up their theory on why Duror killed both Calum and himself.
A guide to plot in 'The Cone Gatherers' Video
A summary of the main events and developments taking place in 'The Cone Gatherers.
'The Cone Gatherers' - Calum's death. Video
Lady Runcie Campbell describes her reactions to Calum's death.
A guide to character in 'The Cone Gatherers' Video
An examination of characters in 'The Cone Gatherers' like Calum, Neil, Roderick and Duror.
'The Cone Gatherers' - issues of class. Video
Wallace and the inspector talk to Lady Runcie and discover attitudes towards lower classes
'The Cone Gatherers' - in the beach house. Video
Neil and Calum shelter in the beach house until Lady Runcie Campbell throws them out.
'The Cone Gatherers' - Roderick's opinion. Video
Roderick describes his admiration for the cone gatherers, to his mother's distaste.
'The Cone Gatherers' - theories behind Duror's crimes. Video
Wallace explains his theory behind Duror's murder of Calum.
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