# Jealousy and Rivalry in On a Pincushion

> Theme guide for On a Pincushion by Mary De Morgan.

Jealousy drives conflict, as seen in Zaire's resentment of Blanchelys's happiness and the Bracelets' chattering superiority over the pincushion items, highlighting how envy undermines relationships.

## Where it surfaces

- [The Seeds of Love](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/on_a_pincushion_se/chapters/the-seeds-of-love): Zaire's jealousy of Blanchelys's happiness and marriage drives her to try to destroy the rose tree, highlighting the destructive nature of envy.

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