... . He would not normally be considered a saintly individual, and he has no great eagerness to be a martyr. Yet when put to the final test, the meaning here of "crucible," he will go to his death rather than irrevocably compromise his integrity. His human frailty is established early in the ... respect if he yields. Thirdly, he thinks of his children and dreads willing them a dishonored name. Fourthly, he is shamed by the courage of Rebecca and the others who have not freed themselves by lying. Fifthly, he feels, as before, a strong sense of loyalty. He certainly will not ... highly emotio...

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