The Devil’s Disciple

Set during the American Revolutionary War era in colonial New England, the film centers on a town under British rule and the rebels who oppose them. The period is defined by trials, secret negotiations, and battlefield clashes that test loyalties. The era shapes characters’ motivations and the difficult choices they face.

Websterbridge is a colonial New Hampshire town where British authority clashes with local loyalties. Nearby Springtown serves as a flashpoint for skirmishes and courtroom drama, adding urgency to the characters’ choices. The parish graveyard, taverns, and family homes ground the story in a rural frontier during upheaval.

🗽 Rebellion

Local ordinary people are drawn into a broader struggle as personal loyalties collide with national allegiance. Dick's apostasy becomes a catalyst for resistance, while Anderson emerges as a catalyst who risks everything. The story explores how individuals confront power when freedom is at stake. The drama asks what people are willing to sacrifice to stand up against authority.

⚖️ Justice

Justice in the play is as much a performance as a verdict, with a tribunal and mistaken identity shaping outcomes. Burgoyne's court critiques reveal skepticism toward British legal authority in a time of war. The narrative questions whether law can be fair when political aims drive decisions. The resolution hinges on power dynamics rather than pure evidence.

🛡️ Sacrifice

Anderson's risky ruse and readiness to swap places with Dick expose the cost of rebellion. Judith's changing feelings reflect how conflict reshapes personal loyalties. The rebels' fight culminates in a dramatic exchange that preserves some lives at the expense of others. The theme centers on courage and the price of taking a stand.