He was more mature than other kids at that age he was favored on both his intellects and manners.
To illustrate how Van Lew continued to swap intelligence with prisoners<span>to emphasize Van Lew’s resourcefulness and determination
</span><span>to demonstrate the use of encrypted messages in the Civil War</span>
A lazy person - a malingerer is someone who is idle and goofs off
Characters who support Linda:
Aunt Martha: Linda’s Grandmother
William: Linda’s younger brother
Betty & Peter: Both friends who help Linda and escape
Mrs. Durham: Employer and friend of Linda’s in the North
Mrs. Bruce: A friend who works to protect Linda from Dr. Flint, and employs her to care for her infant.
Characters who torment or oppose Linda:
Both Dr. Flint and Mrs. Flint: Dr. Flint’s obsession and abuse of Linda follows her though most of her life, and Mrs. Flint is just as abusive and cruel.
Jenny: A slave who threatens to expose Linda’s hiding place.
The event at 11N. Elm was significant for Montag. Here he meets Mrts. Blake, the owner of the house filled with books that they have to burn. She is adamant not to leave her house and books. Before she gets burned with her books, the woman said the quote "Play the man, Master Ridley; we shall this day light such a candle, by God's grace, in England, as I trust shall never be put out." This line is very significant because the woman wants to imply that may her death serve as the spark that will light up a revolution against the government and their stamping out of free thinking. She wants to serve as an example on why she is willing to sacrifice her life for her beliefs. It is significant in understanding fahrenheit 451 because it is the turning point for the protagonist Montag to finally go with his principles and go against the government.
