# Justice and Vindication in The Great Airport Mystery

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

The boys are falsely accused of robbing the air mail and must clear their names, ultimately proving their innocence and ensuring the real criminals are brought to justice.

## Where it surfaces

- [A Promise of Trouble](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/iii-a-promise-of-trouble): The Hardy boys seek to clear their names after being falsely accused by Ducroy, with the help of a witness and their father.
- [An Attack](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/iv-an-attack): The boys are vindicated when Ducroy is fired, but they still face his unjust attack.
- [Under Arrest](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xii-under-arrest): The Hardy boys are falsely accused and arrested, setting up a struggle to prove their innocence.
- [XIII: Circumstantial Evidence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xiii-circumstantial-evidence): The boys are falsely accused and must prove their innocence against strong circumstantial evidence.
- [XIV: Held for Trial](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xiv-held-for-trial): The boys are unjustly held for trial, and their father's efforts to prove their innocence through evidence highlight the theme of seeking justice.
- [Captured](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xxii-captured): The boys capture the criminals, ensuring they face justice and clearing their own names from earlier accusations.
- [Back in Bayport](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xxiii-back-in-bayport): The boys are cleared of all charges, and the real criminals are caught, bringing justice.
- [Vindicated](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_airport_mystery_se/chapters/xxiv-vindicated): The boys are cleared of unjust charges, and the true criminals are brought to justice.

## Links

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