This chapter's epigraph is from a famous poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, "The Hero's Tale." In this poem, a hero is described as a man who is brave, strong, courageous, and strong-willed. In this chapter, however, the hero's spirit is weak, and he is not strong enough to overcome his fears. He is not courageous enough to face his fears, but he is brave enough to stand up to them. The hero is not afraid of his fears; he is confident that he can overcome them. However, he is afraid that he will not be able to do so if he does not stand up for himself. He does not want to risk his life for the sake of others; he wants to protect himself and his family. He wants to be a hero, not just a hero.