Research: Theme: Father and Sons:

The Following films that are shown below are all films that feature a father and son relationship whereby either the Father prefers someone else close to the family to be their son or other members of their family are preferred compared to their first born son.

                                                                 Road To Perdition

The film explores father-son relationships, not only between Michael Sullivan and his son, but between Sullivan and his boss, John Rooney. Sullivan simultaneously idolizes and fears Rooney, and Sullivan's son feels the same for his own father. Rooney's son, Connor, has none of Sullivan's redeeming qualities, and Rooney is conflicted on whom to protect: his real son or his surrogate son. Connor is jealous of his father's relationship with Sullivan, which fuels his actions, ultimately causing a domino effect that drives the film.
Because Sullivan shields his background from his son, his attempt to preserve the father-son relationship is actually harmful. Tragedy brings Sullivan and his son together. Sullivan escapes from the old world with his son, and the boy finds opportunity to establish a stronger relationship with his father than before. Tyler Hoechlin, who portrayed Michael Jr., explained, "His dad starts to realize that Michael is all he has now and how much he's been missing. I think the journey is of a father and son getting to know each other, and also finding out who they themselves are. "
This is similar to my character because there is a sense of disappointment between Billy's relationship with his Father and the dream that Emmett has about his son becoming more like his best friend Rory.

                                                                     Spiderman

Norman Osborn was the co-owner of a leading New York firm, Osborn Industries, which specialized in research and development, including robotics. His wife Emily died within a year after the birth of their son Harry leaving Norman embittered. The product of an oppressively stern upbringing by an alcoholic father who lost the family fortune, Norman raised Harry dispassionately, often devoid of fatherly warmth, being chafed by Harry's failure to demonstrate academic excellence or a competitive drive. Norman however had a more father- son - love with Peter- Harry's best friend who is intelligent and is everything Harry wants in a son.  This is similar to my radio play because it sticks with the whole theme of a father and son realtionship. There is also the fact that Norman and Harry's relationship consists of embarrassment and disappointment and Norman and Peter's relationship consists and proudness and compassion which is similar to Billy,Rory and Emmett's relationship in my play.