Yes, money certainly changes the attitude of people. It easily corrupts our minds and make us do worst things. In the play The Hour of Truth, Baldwin’s family whom he calls “Humble, Loyal and Selfless” suddenly become “Shames, Liars, Hypocrites and Thieves” when they come to know about $1000 bribe. Their mind is corrupted and they want to get the money by any means. They start persuading Baldwin to accept the bribe. They give various reasons for that. However Baldwin remains stick to his principles but he comes to know the reality of his loyal family. Hence money can easily corrupt our minds.

Plus Two English The Hour of Truth Summary

Baldwin did not accept bribe in spite of being persuaded by his family members as he was honest and a man of principals. Hence he is not disloyal to Gresham. He remained a good friend to Gresham for decades but when Gresham’s fraud get caught, Baldwin preferred principals and honesty over bribe and friendship.

Plus Two English The Hour of Truth Summary

The title of the play The Hour of truth is apt and relevant to the story. This 1-act play finishes in one hour. The main character, Mr Baldwin is persuaded by his family members to accept the bribe offered by Mr Gresham.

However throughout the story, Mr. Baldwin remains stick to his decision, not to take bribe as he is honest and a man of principals. During this hour, Baldwin also comes to know how his family, whom he considered “Humble, Loyal and Selfless”  is corrupted because of money. He calls them “Shams, Liars, Hypocrites and Thieves”.

In the end, Mr Gresham confesses his crime and Baldwin is offered a better job because of his honesty. Hence he is rewarded. He could have accepted the bribe but he strongly opposes the persuasion of his family members.

Thus the title is well justified.

Plus Two English The Hour of Truth Summary