The pride Kaspar had seen in his father’s eyes, despite the admonishing words about foolish acts, had branded the boy for life. 'Never be afraid.' He knew that no matter what, any choice must be made fearlessly, or else all would be lost.

Raymond E. Feist
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The story, The Bremen Town Musicians, is about the power of pride. The melody that Arnold Schoenberg wrote for his piece, "Mondscheinsonate" was called "Pride." The title of the piece tells us exactly what the main character feels; he is full of pride. But what happens to him? That choice he made to pursue music will be the downfall of his life. He could have chosen another path because he had no pride.

He made that choice without any reason or purpose. Pride is a cruel thing, and it can lead to many bad things.

Source: Exiles Return

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