How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
"Very well, my arrogant young adventurer. Why not test your courage? Every explorer deserves a chance to prove his mettle." (3.50)
Muriel seems to think that Seth is out to prove something, and so she basically dares him to stick his hand in a shady-looking box—but Seth, acting sensibly for once, doesn't do it. Does this mean he's not that brave after all? Or just that common sense sometimes overrides courage?
Quote #2
"I need you kids to be brave and responsible for me tonight," he said. (10.28)
Right around here, Grandpa is giving the kids a speech about how important it is for them to follow the rules on Midsummer Eve. But it's not a situation where you can just follow the rules and expect everything to turn out all right, since Grandpa is telling the kids to also be brave. Caving in to fear could apparently have negative consequences too.
Quote #3
"We need to find heirs […] You kids have impressed me so far. You are bright, adventurous, and courageous." (10.30)
During the pre-Midsummer-Eve speech, Grandpa praises the kids, telling them that they're smart and brave. It seems like these are good traits to have if you're going to potentially be a caretaker at Fablehaven—after all, there's plenty of unpleasant stuff out there, and you can't be afraid to face it and still do your job.