Editing Tommy (The Who album) (section)

==Synopsis==
<!-- Per the source given, citing the original synopsis in concert programmes, the lover is murdered by the father. In the film, it is the other way round. -->
''Tommy'' tells the story of a fictional character<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/first-rock-opera-the-who-recorded/|title=The first rock opera The Who ever recorded|date=27 January 2024|website=faroutmagazine.co.uk|last=Potter|first=Jordan}}</ref> named Tommy Walker.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://consequence.net/2009/06/rock-history-101-the-whos-tommy/|title=Rock History 101: The Who's Tommy|website=consequence.net|date=20 June 2009|last=Young|first=Alex}}</ref> The following synopsis of ''Tommy'' was published following the original album's release.{{sfn|Atkins|2000|p=121}}

British Army Captain Walker goes missing during an expedition and is believed dead ("[[Overture (The Who song)|Overture]]"). His wife, Mrs. Walker, gives birth to their son, Tommy ("[[It's a Boy (The Who song)|It's a Boy]]"). Years later, Captain Walker returns home and discovers that his wife has found a new lover. The Captain kills the lover in front of Tommy. <!-- This is the synopsis for the original album, not per any other adaptations that might be different --> Tommy's parents coerce Tommy into believing he did not see or hear anything.  Tommy begins to disassociate and becomes deaf, dumb and blind to the outside world ("[[1921 (song)|1921]]"). Tommy now relies on his sense of touch and imagination, developing an inner [[Psyche (psychology)|psyche]] ("Amazing Journey/Sparks").{{sfn|Atkins|2000|pp=121–122}}

A doctor claims his wife can cure Tommy ("[[Eyesight to the Blind|The Hawker]]"). Tommy's parents are increasingly frustrated that he will never find religion in the midst of his isolation ("[[Christmas (The Who song)|Christmas]]"). Tommy's parents neglect him, leaving him to be tortured by his [[Sadistic personality disorder|sadistic]] "Cousin Kevin" and [[Child molestation|sexually abused]] by his uncle Ernie ("[[Fiddle About]]"). The Hawker's drug-addicted wife, "[[The Acid Queen]]", gives Tommy a dose of [[Lysergic acid diethylamide|LSD]], causing a [[psychedelic]] experience that is expressed musically ("Underture").{{sfn|Atkins|2000|pp=121–122}}

As Tommy grows older, he discovers that he can feel vibrations sufficiently well to become an expert [[pinball]] player ("[[Pinball Wizard]]"). His parents take him to a respected doctor ("There's a Doctor"), who determines that the boy's disabilities are [[Psychosomatic illness|psychosomatic]] rather than physical. Tommy is told by the Doctor to "[[Go to the Mirror!]]", and his parents notice he can stare at his reflection. After seeing Tommy spend extended periods staring at a mirror in the house, his mother smashes it out of frustration ("Smash the Mirror"). This removes Tommy's [[mental block]], and he recovers his senses, realising he can become a powerful leader ("Sensation"). He starts a religious movement ("[[I'm Free (The Who song)|I'm Free]]"), which generates fervour among its adherents ("Sally Simpson") and expands into a [[holiday camp]] ("Welcome" / "Tommy's Holiday Camp"). However, Tommy's followers ultimately reject his teachings and leave the camp ("[[We're Not Gonna Take It (The Who song)|We're Not Gonna Take It]]"). Tommy retreats inward again ("[[See Me, Feel Me]]") with his "continuing statement of wonder at that which encompasses him".{{sfn|Atkins|2000|pp=121–122}}