Throughout the story, the narrator is a slave to his pride, completely driven by his urge to be fully satisfied with himself. His pride in the story dictates how he acts, and is nearly a parasite controlling his brain. This represents the way we often surrender to our emotions, including our pride. When people are in danger of damaging their dignity, or being too proud, the act upon those feelings. Some of our fondest and most tragic memories are often caused by pride, the will to shield it, or to show it. This passage presents a time when the narrator is a victim of his pride, and he allows it to manipulate him. The narrator teaches Doodle to walk, and although his sacrifice is looked upon by others as humble and gracious, he still is aware