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Loyalty and Devotion
How Bashan and I develops Loyalty and Devotion.
Bashan's unwavering loyalty to the narrator is a central theme, manifesting in his constant presence, his waiting, and his submissive yet affectionate behavior, which reflects a profound, almost patriarchal bond of vassal-friendship.
Where it surfaces
- How We Acquired Bashan
Bashan's instinctive return to his birthplace and later his gradual loyalty to the narrator's household illustrate the theme of devotion and belonging.