# Family and Betrayal in Simon

> Theme guide for Simon by J. Storer Clouston.

The relationship between the twin brothers—one convicting the other and later impersonating him—highlights themes of familial betrayal, while the broader Cromarty family dynamics reveal distrust and hidden agendas among relatives.

## Where it surfaces

- [X: The Letter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_se/chapters/x-the-letter): The discussion of George Rattar's swindling of his twin brother Simon highlights deep familial betrayal and lasting enmity.
- [XV: Two Women](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_se/chapters/xv-two-women): Sir Malcolm's erratic behavior and Lady Cromarty's cold insistence on Cicely staying hint at underlying familial strains and potential betrayal.
- [Brother and Sister](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_se/chapters/xxix-brother-and-sister): Ned confronts his sister Lilian over her deception, which led to severe consequences for Cicely, highlighting betrayal within the family.
- [XXXVII: Bisset's Advice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_se/chapters/xxxvii-bisset-s-advice): Lady Cromarty's siding with Rattar over Cicely suggests familial betrayal and tension.
- [XXXVIII: Trapped](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_se/chapters/xxxviii-trapped): George Rattar's murder of his own brother Simon highlights profound familial betrayal.

## Links

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