# How does The Great Airport Mystery develop the theme of Courage and Bravery?

> The Great Airport Mystery by Franklin W. Dixon

## Answer

The Great Airport Mystery by Franklin W. Dixon develops Courage and Bravery across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.

The Hardy boys repeatedly face dangerous situations, from near-miss airplane crashes to stowing away in a criminal's plane, demonstrating that courage is essential to solving mysteries and overcoming fear.

The boys' calm and quick thinking in the face of imminent danger.

The boys act quickly to save the pilot despite the danger, showing bravery in the face of a crash.

Frank and Joe show courage by standing up to Ducroy's false accusations and physical attack.

## Evidence

- [i-peril-from-the-sky](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/i-peril-from-the-sky.md): The boys' calm and quick thinking in the face of imminent danger.
- [ii-the-crash](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/ii-the-crash.md): The boys act quickly to save the pilot despite the danger, showing bravery in the face of a crash.
- [iv-an-attack](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/iv-an-attack.md): Frank and Joe show courage by standing up to Ducroy's false accusations and physical attack.
- [xi-news-from-the-city](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xi-news-from-the-city.md): Frank and the boys face a life-threatening storm with determination, showing bravery in the face of danger.
- [xvii-dangerous-business](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xvii-dangerous-business.md): The Hardy boys show immense courage by stowing away in a plane with dangerous criminals, risking their lives to solve the mystery.
- [xviii-the-warning-message](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xviii-the-warning-message.md): The Hardy boys endure a dangerous stowaway flight and risk discovery to gather crucial information.
- [xxi-west-of-bacon-hill](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xxi-west-of-bacon-hill.md): The Hardy boys risk their lives by stowing away on a criminal's plane and later confront armed robbers.
- [xxii-captured](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xxii-captured.md): The Hardy boys risk their lives to thwart armed criminals, showing bravery in a dangerous situation.

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