You, Todd Hewitt, will first tell me what I ask of you and then you will be true to your word and you will assist me in our creation of a new society.
-- Prentiss (The End)

Importance: Todd has made the mistake of telling Prentiss that he will do anything he asks as long as he promises not to hurt Viola. Prentiss reminds Todd of this promise when he asks Todd Viola’s name. He also tells Todd he expects him to make good on the promise by helping him to build his new society in New Prentisstown.

A town that didn’t even try to fight. / The Mayor just turned up and they handed it right over to him.
-- Narrator (Part 1, Chapter 1)

Importance: Todd is critical of the people of Haven because they did not even try to fight against Prentiss. They had heard about his reputation and just let him take control of their town without...