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The Crystal Stopper · Theme
Loyalty and Betrayal
How The Crystal Stopper develops Loyalty and Betrayal.
Lupin's gang is built on loyalty, but the theft of the crystal stopper, the double-crossing of Growler and Masher, and Gilbert's secret motives highlight the fragility of trust.
Where it surfaces
- XII: The Scaffold
Gilbert's unwavering faith in Lupin contrasts with Vaucheray's cynical remark about the crystal stopper, exploring loyalty among accomplices.