The extracted quotes provide a glimpse into David's relationships and the intricate dynamics between him and the other characters. David is urged to be brave for his friend Sophie, highlighting the supportive role of comforters in his life.
"Down on your knees!' he commanded. 'Kneel and pray!'
The others all knelt, too. My father's voice rose:
' Lord, we have sinned in omission. We beg Thy forgiveness that we have not better instructed this child in Thy laws ...' The prayer seemed to go booming on for a long time. After the 'Amen' there was a pause, until my father said:
'Now go to your room, and pray. Pray, you wretched boy for a forgiveness you do not deserve, but which God, in His mercy, may yet grant you. I will come to you later" (Wyndham 10).
Joseph Storm
AKA.
David's Father
Foes
"'Ho!' said Alan, and there was a gleam in his eye that I did not like. 'Who is she?' he demanded again" (Wyndham 16)
Alan Ervin
Comforters
"You do understand that, don't you, David? Your father would be so angry if you came with us that we'd have
much less chance of getting Sophie away safely. I want you to come, but for Sophie's sake we daren't do it. Please be brave about it, David. You're her only friend, and you can help her by being brave. You will, won't you?" (Wyndham 18).