How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
"At least Abdul Wahid showed up when invited." (13.17)
Roger has tons of insulting things to say about Abdul Wahid, but the Major is quick to remind Roger that Abdul Wahid has more manners in his little finger than Roger does in his whole body.
Quote #8
"With your military background, you understand better than most men the concept of honor and pride." (14.52)
Are the Major's principles built on his military background? If he hadn't been in the military, would he act just as gentlemanly as he does?
Quote #9
The Major felt despair strike him like a blow to the ar. He had defended the wrong woman. (17.175)
The biggest internal conflict the Major must face is the one in which he realizes that he isn't a principled as he believes himself to be. Or, his principles aren't in line with how he now wants to behave. He defends Grace at a party out of instinct, to defend a woman and to defend someone in his own social class. By doing this, he neglects to defend Mrs. Ali when she really needs the ally.