Topic > Society Morals in Tithe by Holly Black - 566

In the world where both fairies and humans live together as one, but still don't know each other, both societies follow the same morals. Tithe, a modern fairy tale by Holly Black, suggests that no matter who you are, you should have loyalty in friendship through loyalty between characters, trust, and the scarifications that have been made for each other. Loyalty in friendship is shown through the loyalty of the characters. Robien, a fair had remained faithful to Kaye after the day he met her. When the Unseelie court returned and wanted Robien back, he said, "I am at home, lady. Now tell your men to put down his weapon and I will allow you to leave the Unseelie court unharmed." (Black 325) Robien was very fond of the Seelie court queen but did not want to leave Kaye behind at the Unseelie court as he called staying with her at home. Additionally, Kaye's good friends Lutie Loo and Spike trusted Kaye to save them from the Unseelie court. When Lutie Loo was talking yes about the sacrifice, she said, "If you help us, we'll be free, seven years free." (Black 98) Showing t...