How do the minor characters such as the eldest son and the twin daughters of Abner, his wife and sister, and Major De Spain, his landlord in “Barn Burning” by William Faulkner help to accentuate the little protagonist’s coming of age?

Essay Topic: How do the minor characters such as the eldest son and the twin daughters of Abner, his wife and sister, and Major De Spain, his landlord in “Barn Burning” by William Faulkner help to accentuate the little protagonist’s coming of age? Please incorporate various literary devices in your discussion.
Your essay must have a clearly stated thesis and support in the shape of carefully integrated and analyzed textual details. At least three body paragraphs in addition to an introduction and a conclusion is required.
A relevant and interesting essay title should appear centered between the body of the essay and the student’s information only on the first page.
Pointless plot summary must be avoided
Double space, size 12 Times New Roman