Tolpuddle: A Novel of Heroism
Logline
Six agricultural workers from Tolpuddle UK sent to Australia in 1833 as 'slaves' for forming a trade union. Fight to return to UK as free men and win.
Genre
Drama,Adventure
Short Summary
Six agricultural labourers from Tolpuddle, UK, (The 'Martyrs') set up trade union to fight for better pay and conditions. Landlords have them shipped to Australia as prisoners where they are harshly treated. Trade Union people in UK fight for them to be released and after three years this happened.
Setting
1) Topuddle village, south UK (1833), 2) Dorchester courtroom, UK and local prison, 3) prison ship voyage to Australia, 4) Australian 'Outback' (various places), 5) Prison in Sydney, Australia, 6) different (not prison) ship back to UK, (late 1830s) 7) Public recognition in London theatre for their fight for freedom, 8) rural Canada (late 1830s)
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
Quest
Plot - Other Elements
Happy Ending, Meaningful Message
Mature Audience Themes
Information not completed
Main Character Details
Name: George Loveless
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Aspiring, Blunt, Complex, Confident, Decisive,Empathetic,Heroic,Leader,Visionary,Modest,Strong Moral Code
Additional Character Details
Name: John Standish & 4 supporting 'Martyrs'
Age: 30
Gender: Male
Role: Sidekick
Key Traits: Aspiring, Complex, Confident,Empathetic,Faithful,Heroic,Visionary,Underdog,Strong Moral Code
Additional Character Details
Name: James Brine
Age: 25
Gender: Male
Role: Sidekick
Key Traits: Aggressive, Blunt, Confident, Religious,Engaging,Heroic,Masculine,Modest,Outspoken,Strong Moral Code
Additional Character Details
Name: James Hammett
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Role: Sidekick
Key Traits: Blunt, Complex, Confident, Aggressive