# Friendship and Loyalty in Psmith in the City

> Theme guide for Psmith in the City by P. G. Wodehouse.

The bond between Mike and Psmith is central, with Psmith repeatedly supporting Mike through personal and professional crises, such as offering him a place to live and defending him against Mr. Bickersdyke.

## Where it surfaces

- [Psmith in the City](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/psmith_in_the_city_se/chapters/psmith-in-the-city): Psmith and Mike's bond is central; Psmith supports Mike through bank life and they resign together.
- [Mr. Bickersdyke Walks Behind the Bowler's Arm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/psmith_in_the_city_se/chapters/i-mr-bickersdyke-walks-behind-the-bowler-s-arm): Mike and Psmith's bond is established through cricket and shared experiences at Ilsworth.
- [VII: Going Into Winter Quarters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/psmith_in_the_city_se/chapters/vii-going-into-winter-quarters): Psmith offers Mike a place to stay without hesitation, and Mike accepts, recognizing the value of having an ally in a difficult situation.
- [Mike Is Moved On](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/psmith_in_the_city_se/chapters/xiii-mike-is-moved-on): Mike and Psmith's bond deepens as Psmith supports Mike financially and socially, and they navigate bank life together.
- [Further Developments](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/psmith_in_the_city_se/chapters/xvi-further-developments): Psmith and Mike stand together against the crowd, supporting each other in the fight and escape.
- [Concerning a Cheque](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/psmith_in_the_city_se/chapters/xx-concerning-a-cheque): Mike takes the blame for the forged cheque to protect Mr. Waller, demonstrating deep loyalty.
- [XXI: Psmith Makes Inquiries](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/psmith_in_the_city_se/chapters/xxi-psmith-makes-inquiries): Psmith immediately steps in to support Mike after his dismissal, showing deep loyalty and a willingness to use his influence.
- [And Takes Steps](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/psmith_in_the_city_se/chapters/xxii-and-takes-steps): Psmith takes decisive action to help Mike, demonstrating loyalty and a willingness to intervene on his friend's behalf.
- [At the Telephone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/psmith_in_the_city_se/chapters/xxv-at-the-telephone): Psmith's patient efforts to cheer Mike and his concern for his friend's well-being underscore their bond.
- [And Mike's](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/psmith_in_the_city_se/chapters/xxix-and-mike-s): Psmith arranges a future for Mike at Cambridge, demonstrating deep loyalty and generosity.

## Links

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- Themes index: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/psmith_in_the_city_se/themes