# Love and Sacrifice in The Necromancers

> Theme guide for The Necromancers by Robert Hugh Benson.

Maggie's courageous and selfless determination to save Laurie from obsession and possession demonstrates love as an active, protective force that requires personal risk and endurance.

## Where it surfaces

- [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_necromancers_se/chapters/i): Maggie's protective love for Laurie drives her to face the ordeal.
- [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_necromancers_se/chapters/xviii): Maggie's unspoken love for Laurie and her willingness to let him speak first, despite her fear, reflects a quiet sacrifice.

## Links

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