Godfrey Bernard is by far the most underrated character within Celia Garth by Gwen Bristow. Everytime Godfrey is in the story, he is doing something of importance to do what he does best; help those he cares for. Godfrey is willing to lose those he cares for if it means that he is making a difference for the greater good. With logical thinking Godfrey becomes helpful and kind. Godfrey displays immense intelligence and logical thinking throughout the book that allows him to hide from the British and fool those who know him best. When Britain had just taken Charleston and he has to keep a low profile Luke has this to say about those hurt by Godfrey “He’s standing there like a rock, pained at Godfrey, and we have to let it go on like that” (Bristow 281) Luke is telling Celia that people are pained to see Godfrey “give in” to the British which leaves a small amount of suspicion on Godfrey so he can help the revolution, such as delivering messages. Godfrey also displays his intelligence when he says…show more content… His helpfulness is apparent when he carries messages from Celia in creative ways, such as “How do you do, Miss Garth? Remember my wife said she wanted to order some kerchiefs?” (Bristow 290) throwing himself in danger and risking his freedom by going to Celia and delivering a message for Marion who is leading some of the rebels. Not only does he help by delivering secret messages, but he also helps in getting the spies needed as said by Luke “Who pays him?-We have our friends… Men like Godfrey and we do need them” (Bristow 303) when he tells Celia that Godfrey pays Hugo to get and receive information while he works and that without men like Godfrey winning the war would be much harder. Godfrey puts himself in danger and pays the right people to help the revolution because he has a kind
