Who is Mr. Starnes (The Eagle) from Looking for Alaska and what is their importance?

Starnes is the dorm supervisor at the school, watchful and strict. His presence, and the threat of punishment for transgressions implied in that presence, is constantly in the background of every adventure, trick, prank, or transgression of the rules undertaken by Chip, Alaska and the others. He, like Dr. Hyde, reveals an unexpectedly compassionate side in the aftermath of Alaska's death, smilingly acknowledging the role she and her beliefs played in the final prank played by Chip, Miles and the others (see "After, Part 4").