# Courage in Adversity in Perishable Goods

> Theme guide for Perishable Goods by Dornford Yates.

Characters repeatedly face extreme danger, imprisonment, and psychological torment, yet they maintain composure and resolve. Mansel's calm under fire and Adèle's refusal to cry out under physical abuse exemplify this theme.

## Where it surfaces

- [I: First Blood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/perishable_goods_se/chapters/i-first-blood): The group's determination to face the dangers of the rescue mission, despite the odds, exemplifies courage.
- [II: We Take the Field](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/perishable_goods_se/chapters/ii-we-take-the-field): Mansel demonstrates courage by taking decisive action and driving through the night despite the uncertainty and danger of the mission.
- [IV: The Castle of Gath](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/perishable_goods_se/chapters/iv-the-castle-of-gath): Despite the danger and difficulty, the group persists in their mission, showing bravery in the face of a formidable enemy.
- [V: Mansel Takes Off the Gloves](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/perishable_goods_se/chapters/v-mansel-takes-off-the-gloves): Mansel and his team demonstrate bravery in planning and executing a dangerous rescue against overwhelming odds.
- [VI: The Love of a Lady](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/perishable_goods_se/chapters/vi-the-love-of-a-lady): The characters display courage in the face of overwhelming odds, particularly Mansel's plan to confront Rose Noble alone.
- [VII: We Practise to Deceive](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/perishable_goods_se/chapters/vii-we-practise-to-deceive): Despite the failure of their plan and the grim situation, Mansel remains composed and focused, shaming Chandos out of his despair and demonstrating courage in the face of adversity.
- [VIII: Out of Sight, Out of Mind](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/perishable_goods_se/chapters/viii-out-of-sight-out-of-mind): Mansel and Chandos face extreme danger and remain resolute, with Mansel executing a risky plan and Chandos enduring captivity.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/perishable_goods_se/themes/courage_in_adversity
- Themes index: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/perishable_goods_se/themes