The Graduate begins with young Benjamin Braddock returning from college to a phony, stiff graduation party thrown by his well intentioned parents complete with cheek pinching, oohhing and aaahiing and useless advice. Near the end of the party Mrs. Robinson with some persuading convinces Benjamin to drive her home. Once at Mrs. Robinsons house she pleads with him to stay with her until her husband returns and he reluctantly obliges. While waiting for Mr. Robinson, Mrs. Robinson attempts to seduce the reluctant Benjamin who wants no part of it and is quite paranoid of Mr. Robinson walking in on an awkward situation. Some days later Benjamin whose stumbling through life without much direction or purpose calls up Mrs. Robinson and they meet in a hote

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