How is loyalty shown in Private Peacful?

The nature of loyalty is a major theme in the book. The Peaceful family members are deeply loyal to each other and to Molly as well, taking her in after her parents realize that she is pregnant and welcoming her fully. Despite their loyal service to the Colonel, their loyalty is not paid back, and the Colonel repeatedly threatens to evict them from their home. Charlie is profoundly loyal to Tommo, staying with him even when he is told by Hanley that this will result in a court-martial for him. Previously, Charlie demonstrated enormous loyalty when Captain Wilkie was injured and ordered the ‘skittle team’ to return safely with the captured soldier: Charlie refused this order and carried Wilkie back with him. Overall, Charlie is an exemplar of loyalty throughout the book.