# Good Versus Evil in Huntingtower

> Theme guide for Huntingtower by John Buchan.

The narrative pits a small band of principled defenders against a ruthless gang of Bolsheviks and criminals, led by the angel-faced villain Paul Abreskov, emphasizing a clear moral struggle where courage and righteousness triumph over corruption.

## Where it surfaces

- [Huntingtower](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/huntingtower_se/chapters/huntingtower): The conflict between Dickson's group and the foreign agents holding Saskia captive represents a clear moral struggle.
- [V: Of the Princess in the Tower](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/huntingtower_se/chapters/v-of-the-princess-in-the-tower): The conflict between Saskia and her pursuers (Léon, Spidel, Dobson) frames a clear moral struggle, with Dickson and Heritage aligning against the villains.
- [XI: Gravity Out of Bed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/huntingtower_se/chapters/xi-gravity-out-of-bed): Saskia describes Bolshevism as unleashing evil and crime globally, framing the conflict as a battle against wicked men.
- [How Mr. McCunn Committed an Assault Upon an Ally](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/huntingtower_se/chapters/xii-how-mr-mccunn-committed-an-assault-upon-an-ally): Dickson's mistaken attack on Alexis underscores the confusion between ally and enemy; the threat of Paul and the Bolsheviks represents evil.
- [XIV: The Second Battle of the Cruives](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/huntingtower_se/chapters/xiv-the-second-battle-of-the-cruives): The defenders, led by Dougal and Sir Archie, stand against the foreign villains who seek to capture Saskia, culminating in a decisive confrontation.
- [XV: The Gorbals Die-Hards Go Into Action](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/huntingtower_se/chapters/xv-the-gorbals-die-hards-go-into-action): The small band of defenders, including Mrs. Morran and the boys, stand against a larger, ruthless enemy force, highlighting the struggle between good and evil.

## Links

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