Celia

Celia is a woman in Manuel's village who has the courage to confront Jason Whittaker when his campaign against false preacher Victor becomes destructive. Jason believes he must defeat Victor personally, especially after rebels attack and Manuel's church is destroyed. Celia tells him that his greatest mistake is not merely his anger. By acting as the village's shining hero, he has taught people to depend on him instead of trusting God. Her honesty breaks through Jason's pride when force and argument have failed. He joins the villagers in rebuilding, apologizes for the example he has set, and abandons his one-man war. Clear-sighted and brave, Celia gives Jason the correction he needs: genuine service should direct attention beyond the servant, not make everyone dependent on a human rescuer.