# Courage and Resourcefulness in The Crime at Black Dudley

> Theme guide for The Crime at Black Dudley by Margery Allingham.

Characters like Abbershaw, Meggie, and Chris Kennedy display bravery and ingenuity in the face of danger, using wit and determination to outsmart their captors.

## Where it surfaces

- [IX: Chris Kennedy Scores a Try Only](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crime_at_black_dudley_se/chapters/ix-chris-kennedy-scores-a-try-only): Abbershaw resolves to outwit the criminals, Kennedy attempts a reckless escape despite being wounded, and the group discusses strategies to overcome their captors.
- [X: The Impetuous Mr. Abbershaw](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crime_at_black_dudley_se/chapters/x-the-impetuous-mr-abbershaw): Abbershaw's mental transformation and decision to become more decisive and resourceful in the face of danger.
- [XII: “Furthermore…" Said Mr. Campion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crime_at_black_dudley_se/chapters/xii-furthermore-said-mr-campion): Campion's daring theft attempt and quick thinking under pressure demonstrate resourcefulness.
- [XIII: Abbershaw Sees Red](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crime_at_black_dudley_se/chapters/xiii-abbershaw-sees-red): Abbershaw's transformation from methodical expert to impulsive fighter, his use of the hidden passage, and his determination to rescue Meggie despite the odds.
- [Doctor Abbershaw's Deductions](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crime_at_black_dudley_se/chapters/xv-doctor-abbershaw-s-deductions): Meggie remains plucky despite terror; Abbershaw uses his deductive skills to piece together the truth.
- [XVII: In the Evening](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crime_at_black_dudley_se/chapters/xvii-in-the-evening): Abbershaw and Meggie remain calm under threat, and Campion's chimney descent demonstrates bold ingenuity.
- [Mr. Kennedy's Council](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crime_at_black_dudley_se/chapters/xviii-mr-kennedy-s-council): The group devises a daring plan to escape, showing bravery and quick thinking under pressure.
- [XIX: Mr. Campion’s Conjuring Trick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crime_at_black_dudley_se/chapters/xix-mr-campion-s-conjuring-trick): Campion's quick thinking with a conjuring trick and his decisive use of a gun demonstrate resourcefulness under threat.
- [XX: The Roundup](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crime_at_black_dudley_se/chapters/xx-the-roundup): Abbershaw and Campion navigate the dark house with caution; Wyatt transforms into a fierce fighter using a well-scoop; the group organizes a tactical escape.
- [XXII: The Darkest Hour](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crime_at_black_dudley_se/chapters/xxii-the-darkest-hour): Despite the hopeless situation, Campion uses humor and quick thinking to maintain morale, and the group collectively musters the courage to shout for help when the hunt appears.
- [XXIII: An Error in Taste](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crime_at_black_dudley_se/chapters/xxiii-an-error-in-taste): Guffy Randall and the hunt members show bravery in confronting Von Faber, while Campion and Abbershaw strategize to escape.
- [XXVI: Cherchez la Femme](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crime_at_black_dudley_se/chapters/xxvi-cherchez-la-femme): Abbershaw, Prenderby, and Martin take initiative to stake out the garage and pursue the suspects, showing determination despite legal and physical risks.
- [XXVII: A Journey by Night](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crime_at_black_dudley_se/chapters/xxvii-a-journey-by-night): The trio persists in the chase despite danger, including a bullet fired at them, and adapts to the difficult terrain and darkness.

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