How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
If he grew bored, [Tom] simply took refuge in a daydream in which he was a hero who rescued beautiful girls from air-pirates. (1.16)
Even though he spends his days with a feather duster in his hands, Tom dreams it's a sword. This foreshadows upcoming courageous events, but it also ends up being disappointing, because being a courageous pirate isn't everything Tom dreamed it would be.
Quote #2
[Tom] could feel his heart pounding with excitement. After all those dull years spent dreaming of adventures, suddenly he was having one! He had saved Mr. Valentine's life! He was a hero! (3.3)
Tom is using lots of exclamation points. That's how you know things are really heating up: exclamation points! Adrenaline? Courage? What is going on with Tom here?
Quote #3
"I ran out of the house and saw Valentine's great black ship moored at the end of the garden with his men waiting. They came after me, but I escaped." (6.19)
Hester's story shows us just how much courage she possesses. Even after witnessing her parents' murder, she manages to hold herself together and escape.