The young guard who works at the desk in the Gathering Hall. He’s huge, but with a head that seems too small for his body. Lina wonders if he’s new at his job, as he seems nervous and flustered as he shows her in to see Mayor Cole. Though Lina trusts Barton with the revelation that Mayor Cole is engaging in corrupt activity, she notices that when he informs his superiors, he looks greedy and pleased to be able to share such important information.
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Barton Snode Character Timeline in The City of Ember
The timeline below shows where the character Barton Snode appears in The City of Ember. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 2
...Gathering Hall, where the mayor has his offices. She approaches the guard’s desk. The guard, Barton Snode , is a big man with a surprisingly tiny head. He leads Lina to the...
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Chapter 12
...that Doon is her best friend now. Together, they enter the Gathering Hall and approach Barton Snode ’s desk. Barton Snode leads them to a private hallway and listens to their tale....
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