Across
- 7. The honest hero
- 9. Central theme
- 10. Loyal bonds
- 11. Plot device
- 13. For harmony
- 14. Social mobility
- 18. Fragile and vital
- 19. The virtuous heroine
- 20. Sharp social critique
Down
- 1. Social contract
- 2. Contrasted with lies
- 3. Subtle critique
- 4. Social poison
- 5. Challenged
- 6. Final resolution
- 8. The gullible uncle (2 words)
- 12. Through reputation
- 15. Tested trust
- 16. Clever dialogue
- 17. Complex plotting