# How does Man and Wife develop the theme of Friendship and Loyalty?

> Man and Wife by Wilkie Collins

## Answer

Man and Wife by Wilkie Collins develops Friendship and Loyalty across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.

The enduring bond between Blanche and Anne, established in their youth, contrasts with the betrayals of romantic partners, highlighting the theme of female solidarity as a source of strength and hope.

The chapter centers on the deep emotional bond and vows of eternal friendship between Blanche and Anne, despite their impending separation.

Kendrew's renunciation of Vanborough underscores the theme of loyalty, as he cannot abide Vanborough's moral failure.

Lady Lundie's unwavering loyalty to her friend Anne Silvester and her promise to care for the child, as well as Anne's promise to be a sister to Blanche, underscore the theme of friendship and loyalty.

## Evidence

- [i](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/chapters/i.md): The chapter centers on the deep emotional bond and vows of eternal friendship between Blanche and Anne, despite their impending separation.
- [iii](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/chapters/iii.md): Kendrew's renunciation of Vanborough underscores the theme of loyalty, as he cannot abide Vanborough's moral failure.
- [ii-the-march-of-time](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/chapters/ii-the-march-of-time.md): Lady Lundie's unwavering loyalty to her friend Anne Silvester and her promise to care for the child, as well as Anne's promise to be a sister to Blanche, underscore the theme of friendship and loyalty.
- [viii](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/chapters/viii.md): The deep bond between Anne and Blanche is emphasized, and Lady Lundie's request for Anne to be a sister to Blanche underscores the theme of enduring loyalty.
- [iii-the-discoveries](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/chapters/iii-the-discoveries.md): Blanche's open-hearted loyalty to Anne contrasts with Anne's secret distress; Arnold's staunch defense of Geoffrey Delamayn is met with Sir Patrick's skeptical warnings about misplaced trust.
- [vii-the-debt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/chapters/vii-the-debt.md): Arnold's loyalty to Geoffrey is tested as he agrees to a morally dubious task out of gratitude for Geoffrey saving his life.
- [xi-sir-patrick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/chapters/xi-sir-patrick.md): Blanche's affectionate message and Anne's concern for Blanche's well-being highlight their bond.
- [xiii-blanche](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/chapters/xiii-blanche.md): Anne's loyalty to Blanche is tested as she struggles to protect her friend from the painful truth, while Blanche's trust in Anne remains unshaken.

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