# Courage and Bravery in The Great Airport Mystery

> Theme guide for The Great Airport Mystery by Franklin W. Dixon.

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.

## Where it surfaces

- [Peril from the Sky](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/i-peril-from-the-sky): The boys' calm and quick thinking in the face of imminent danger.
- [The Crash](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/ii-the-crash): The boys act quickly to save the pilot despite the danger, showing bravery in the face of a crash.
- [An Attack](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/iv-an-attack): Frank and Joe show courage by standing up to Ducroy's false accusations and physical attack.
- [News from the City](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xi-news-from-the-city): Frank and the boys face a life-threatening storm with determination, showing bravery in the face of danger.
- [Dangerous Business](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xvii-dangerous-business): The Hardy boys show immense courage by stowing away in a plane with dangerous criminals, risking their lives to solve the mystery.
- [The Warning Message](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xviii-the-warning-message): 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): The Hardy boys risk their lives by stowing away on a criminal's plane and later confront armed robbers.
- [Captured](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xxii-captured): The Hardy boys risk their lives to thwart armed criminals, showing bravery in a dangerous situation.
- [Back in Bayport](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xxiii-back-in-bayport): The Hardy boys' persistence and courage in thwarting the robbery are recognized by the post office inspector.

## Links

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