How does John’s character grow in the course of his quest, and how does that growth contribute to the story’s theme?

John is the main character and the protagonist of the story. He becomes a priest after his father takes him and goes to the Dead Places to make John touch the metal. Throughout the story, John has shown courage and ambition in his character. He was also so determined to get to the Place of Gods. Because of his determination and bravery, he successfully arrived in the Place of Gods and brought back to his village ample knowledge about the place they thought to be sacred.John has matured enough by now to lead his people in a different direction.