"I'm a humanitarian. I took such a chance on a boy like that and this is the thank you I get." "Chance?" "Do you think he could have a fit while driving the truck?" "Why not?" "You mustn't let him do it, Duddy. You have to stop him." (Richler 253).
Virgil gets into an accident after having an attack leaving him paralyzed. The events that followed show how Duddy neglected his reason and was overcome by his passion.
