How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Section.Paragraph)
Quote #10
At least this will be my chance to find out if I am what I think I am or if I just hope; if I am going to do what I have taught myself is right or if I am just going to wish I were. (7.1.8)
When Bayard hears that his father has been murdered, he knows that everyone will expect him to kill the killer—vengeance is the Southern way, after all. However, he has been studying and thinking, and has decided that he wants to live a different way, without killing. Breaking with tradition, even if it means doing what you believe is right, takes a lot of courage.