# Poverty and Impecunity in Ukridge Stories

> Theme guide for Ukridge Stories by P. G. Wodehouse.

Ukridge and his circle are perpetually broke, relying on loans, pawning items, and sponging off others, which drives much of the comedy and plot as they scramble for money.

## Where it surfaces

- [First Aid for Dora](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ukridge_stories_se/chapters/first-aid-for-dora): Ukridge's financial struggles are evident as he cannot afford tea after the theatre, and the narrator's own financial situation is highlighted by his win on a horse race.
- [The Return of Battling Billson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ukridge_stories_se/chapters/the-return-of-battling-billson): The narrator is pickpocketed and unable to pay for his drink, leading to a humiliating ejection from the pub, highlighting the precariousness of his financial situation.
- [Ukridge Sees Her Through](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ukridge_stories_se/chapters/ukridge-sees-her-through): Ukridge's constant borrowing and the narrator's financial concerns highlight their precarious finances.
- [No Wedding Bells for Him](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ukridge_stories_se/chapters/no-wedding-bells-for-him): Ukridge's constant evasion of creditors and his reliance on the narrator's hospitality underscore his financial desperation.

## Links

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