# How does Robbery Under Arms develop the theme of Honor and Morality?

> Robbery Under Arms by Rolf Boldrewood

## Answer

Robbery Under Arms by Rolf Boldrewood develops Honor and Morality across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.

Characters grapple with a code of honor among thieves, contrasting with societal morality; Starlight's gentlemanly conduct and the gang's refusal to kill in cold blood are set against Moran's brutality, highlighting moral ambiguity.

Dick's internal debate between the easy outlaw life and honest work reflects the moral choices central to the chapter.

Dick reflects on the value of honest work and the peace of a clear conscience, while haunted by memories of wrongdoing.

Jim's refusal of reward and his desire to be honest contrast with the family's criminal entanglements, highlighting the tension between personal honor and past deeds.

## Evidence

- [iii](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/robbery_under_arms_se/chapters/iii.md): Dick's internal debate between the easy outlaw life and honest work reflects the moral choices central to the chapter.
- [vii](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/robbery_under_arms_se/chapters/vii.md): Dick reflects on the value of honest work and the peace of a clear conscience, while haunted by memories of wrongdoing.
- [x](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/robbery_under_arms_se/chapters/x.md): Jim's refusal of reward and his desire to be honest contrast with the family's criminal entanglements, highlighting the tension between personal honor and past deeds.
- [xvii](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/robbery_under_arms_se/chapters/xvii.md): Contrast between Starlight's cheerful defiance and Dick's remorse; Goring's honest path versus the outlaws'.
- [xviii](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/robbery_under_arms_se/chapters/xviii.md): Starlight's stoic demeanor and the judge's moral appeal to Dick contrast with the casual community view of cattle theft.
- [xxx](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/robbery_under_arms_se/chapters/xxx.md): Jim's attempt to go straight after marriage, and the moral tension between his past crimes and his desire for a respectable life.
- [xxxviii](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/robbery_under_arms_se/chapters/xxxviii.md): Contrasts between cowardly settlers who appease outlaws and gentlemen like Mr. Falkland who uphold duty, as well as Starlight's disdain for those who save themselves at the expense of others.
- [xxxix](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/robbery_under_arms_se/chapters/xxxix.md): Starlight and the Marstons intervene to protect women from Moran's brutality, showing a code of honor despite their outlaw status.

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