The Borough Treasurer · Question
How does The Borough Treasurer develop the theme of Family and Loyalty?
Answer
The Borough Treasurer by J. S. Fletcher develops Family and Loyalty across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.
Cotherstone's primary fear is the impact of exposure on his daughter Lettie's happiness and marriage prospects, while Avice Harborough's devotion to her father and Brereton's eventual romantic attachment to her highlight familial and romantic bonds.
Cotherstone's desire to see Lettie settled before he retires reflects his paternal concern, though it is intertwined with his own fears and secrets.
Wraythwaite's loyalty to his foster-brother Harborough and the revelation of family ties drive the plot.
Brereton's loyalty to Avice and his desire to build a future with her, despite the painful past.
Evidence in the book
- XII: Parental Anxiety
Cotherstone's desire to see Lettie settled before he retires reflects his paternal concern, though it is intertwined with his own fears and secrets.
- Mr. Wraythwaite of Wraye
Wraythwaite's loyalty to his foster-brother Harborough and the revelation of family ties drive the plot.
- The Barrister's Fee
Brereton's loyalty to Avice and his desire to build a future with her, despite the painful past.
