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Though JJ never directly speaks of God, he is someone that has little value for his life. He is often heard saying he has "nothing to lose." He almost entirely relies on other people and, on many occasions, "good luck." JJ has been failed by his father and relies on John B for a place to live. In this way, JJ is physically poor as well as poor in spirit.

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Sheriff Peterkin is someone who always keeps her cool. Even when situations get tense, she knows what she needs to do and doesn't let her temper get away from her. She stays calm because she knows that letting her emotions get out of control will only make her seem more vulnerable. Using the control she has over her emotions, she proves those wrong who may think she is weak.

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Those who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness. 

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Those who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness. 

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Though John B's mission may not be directly for god, he is not afraid to fight for what he believes in even though almost everyone doubts him. He is almost killed multiple times for trying to complete the search his father started. John B is not afraid to continue fighting for what he needs to do, even when he loses the support of his friends. In the end, it was all for a good cause because he was able to complete his mission.

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Sarah is considered to be a rich and popular girl that only cares about herself. But as you learn more about her, you see that she only wants the best for others. She has good intentions for everyone and only wants peace. She hates how the "Kooks" and the "Pogues" are so divided on the island and wishes everyone could unite. She is kind and willing to do anyone a favor. She didn't tell her Dad when John B borrowed their scuba gear, cleaned his injury when he got hurt, and took him to Chapple Hill when he needed help with his mission. This was all before she even knew John B and before she knew about the gold. Sarah is a girl with no bad intentions and, in this way, she has a a pure heart.

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Pope is someone who wants everything to be planned and calculated. Unlike his friends, he does not like taking risks . When his friends start fighting, he is always there to try and help them resolve their problems . He wants order among his friends and the entire island. He doesn't want problems with anyone and wants to focus on working for his scholarship. His father has taught him to work hard, mind his business, and stay out of conflict.

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Wheezie is Sarah's younger sister. Though not everyone always deserves her mercy, she is always more than happy to give it. She always covers for Sarah, even when Sarah isn't nice to her. She warned Topper about John B, even though she had no reason to care. She also saved Sarah from her dad when he locked her in her room. Wheezie is a young, caring girl who is always willing to help someone. She even went as far as to help her brother, who had been kicked out of home, by giving him all of her money to help him out of trouble. Though all her brother had ever done is tease and make fun of her, she still showed mercy on him. In this way, Wheezie is merciful.

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Kie is a young girl with a passion for changing the world. She is saddened by the lack of care for the environment by the government. More locally, she is upset by the fact that, after a huge hurricane hit Kildare Island, only the "rich" part of the island was given back power. She is amazed that the event called Midsummers is still put on after the hurricane. She expresses that people just miles from her have no running water while the wealthy members of the country club are enjoying their evening neglecting those in need. In this way, she mourns the way of the world.

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Those who are Persecuted for the Sake of Righteousness

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Those who are Persecuted for the Sake of Righteousness

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John Rutledge, or Big John as he is more commonly known, was willing to die for his mission. He never stopped fighting to find the gold to give John B a better life. When he was killed, he left John B with what he needed to complete what he had started. He knew what was right and  if he couldn't do it, he wanted his son to be able to. Because of Big John's willingness to fight for what he knew was right, even if it did get him killed, he still died fighting and was persecuted for the sake of righteousness.