# How does On a Pincushion develop the theme of Love and Sacrifice?

> On a Pincushion by Mary De Morgan

## Answer

On a Pincushion by Mary De Morgan develops Love and Sacrifice across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.

Love is portrayed as requiring sacrifice and often leads to tragedy, as in the doomed romance between the Sunbeam and Moonbeam, who perish rather than be separated, and in Erick's unrequited love for the vain Lamorna.

Erick's unwavering love and Lamorna's eventual acceptance of him despite physical changes highlight the theme of love overcoming superficiality.

Blanchelys's love for the Prince is nurtured through the magical rose tree, and her devotion to the tree reflects the depth of her love and the sacrifices she makes.

The Sunbeam and Moonbeam defy cosmic enmity for love, ultimately sacrificing their lives.

## Evidence

- [the-story-of-vain-lamorna](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/on_a_pincushion_se/chapters/the-story-of-vain-lamorna.md): Erick's unwavering love and Lamorna's eventual acceptance of him despite physical changes highlight the theme of love overcoming superficiality.
- [the-seeds-of-love](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/on_a_pincushion_se/chapters/the-seeds-of-love.md): Blanchelys's love for the Prince is nurtured through the magical rose tree, and her devotion to the tree reflects the depth of her love and the sacrifices she makes.
- [the-story-of-the-opal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/on_a_pincushion_se/chapters/the-story-of-the-opal.md): The Sunbeam and Moonbeam defy cosmic enmity for love, ultimately sacrificing their lives.
- [siegfrid-and-handa](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/on_a_pincushion_se/chapters/siegfrid-and-handa.md): Siegfrid sacrifices his eye to the Owl and risks everything to rescue Handa, demonstrating selfless love.
- [a-toy-princess](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/on_a_pincushion_se/chapters/a-toy-princess.md): Ursula and Oliver's love is shown through their selfless plan to marry quietly to avoid upsetting his parents.
- [through-the-fire](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/on_a_pincushion_se/chapters/through-the-fire.md): Princess Pyra and Prince Fluvius risk their lives for love, and their final gift to Jack is a selfless act of gratitude and affection.

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