# Friendship and Loyalty in Leave It to Psmith

> Theme guide for Leave It to Psmith by P. G. Wodehouse.

Psmith's loyalty to his friend Mike Jackson motivates his involvement in the necklace scheme, and bonds of friendship (e.g., between Eve and Phyllis) underpin many of the characters' actions.

## Where it surfaces

- [Enter Psmith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leave_it_to_psmith_se/chapters/ii-enter-psmith): Phyllis Jackson's loyalty to her old school friends and her desire to introduce Eve to Psmith underscore the theme of friendship.
- [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leave_it_to_psmith_se/chapters/i): Psmith and Mike Jackson share a friendly banter and camaraderie, with Psmith seeking Mike's opinion on his advertisement.
- [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leave_it_to_psmith_se/chapters/ii): The reunion of old school friends highlights the enduring bonds between Eve, Phyllis, and Cynthia, with Eve and Miss Clarkson showing concern for Cynthia's plight.
- [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leave_it_to_psmith_se/chapters/ii): Psmith agrees to help Freddie steal the necklace out of loyalty to his old friend Mike Jackson and his wife Phyllis.
- [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leave_it_to_psmith_se/chapters/iv): The reunion of Peavey and Cootes rekindles their old partnership and mutual affection, despite past grievances.
- [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leave_it_to_psmith_se/chapters/ii): Eve's guilt over neglecting Phyllis's needs in favor of her own distractions emphasizes the theme of loyalty among friends.
- [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leave_it_to_psmith_se/chapters/iii): Eve's loyalty to Phyllis drives her to confront Keeble, and Keeble's trust in Eve highlights the value of a reliable ally over the unreliable Freddie.
- [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leave_it_to_psmith_se/chapters/iii): Psmith's loyalty to his old school friend Mike Jackson and Eve's loyalty to her school friend Phyllis drive their actions and ultimately unite them.

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