# Friendship and Loyalty in The Eye of Osiris

> Theme guide for The Eye of Osiris by R. Austin Freeman.

Paul's unwavering support for Ruth and her family, as well as the camaraderie between Thorndyke, Jervis, and Paul, emphasize the importance of loyalty and mutual aid in times of crisis.

## Where it surfaces

- [VI: Sidelights](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eye_of_osiris_se/chapters/vi-sidelights): Paul Berkeley offers selfless help to Ruth Bellingham, demonstrating loyalty and friendship despite being a relative stranger.
- [A Museum Idyll](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eye_of_osiris_se/chapters/viii-a-museum-idyll): Paul and Ruth's deepening bond through shared work, and Paul's loyalty to Thorndyke in arranging help.
- [X: The New Alliance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eye_of_osiris_se/chapters/x-the-new-alliance): Paul Berkeley's attempted bribe and the Bellinghams' trust in Thorndyke highlight bonds of loyalty.

## Links

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- Themes index: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eye_of_osiris_se/themes