# How does Blind Corner develop the theme of Greed and Obsession?

> Blind Corner by Dornford Yates

## Answer

Blind Corner by Dornford Yates develops Greed and Obsession across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.

The treasure of Wagensburg drives characters to murder, betrayal, and relentless pursuit, showing how greed corrupts and consumes all who seek it.

The treasure at Wagensburg drives the plot, with Ellis's obsession and the partners' desire for wealth.

The power of the hidden treasure drives Ellis and his gang to desperate measures, reflecting greed's influence.

Ellis's greed drives him to pursue the treasure, while Mansel's obsession with winning the race leads to risky maneuvers.

## Evidence

- [i-the-well-digger-s-statement](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/blind_corner_se/chapters/i-the-well-digger-s-statement.md): The treasure at Wagensburg drives the plot, with Ellis's obsession and the partners' desire for wealth.
- [ii-the-way-to-wagensburg](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/blind_corner_se/chapters/ii-the-way-to-wagensburg.md): The power of the hidden treasure drives Ellis and his gang to desperate measures, reflecting greed's influence.
- [iii-the-battle-with-the-springs](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/blind_corner_se/chapters/iii-the-battle-with-the-springs.md): Ellis's greed drives him to pursue the treasure, while Mansel's obsession with winning the race leads to risky maneuvers.
- [vi-tester-gives-tongue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/blind_corner_se/chapters/vi-tester-gives-tongue.md): The thieves' relentless pursuit of treasure, despite Mansel's mockery of their futile efforts.
- [viii-the-race-for-the-chamber](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/blind_corner_se/chapters/viii-the-race-for-the-chamber.md): The relentless pursuit of treasure drives the characters to work through exhaustion and risk, showing how obsession can consume them.
- [ix-out-of-the-eater](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/blind_corner_se/chapters/ix-out-of-the-eater.md): The treasure's allure drives the characters to risk their lives and engage in dangerous deceptions, reflecting the theme's presence.

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