Bea is the symbol for pride in her family, and urges Jean Patrick to feel the same. During one of Jean Patrick’s races he met President Habyarimana, whom has rocky history with Bea’s family. When Jean Patrick loses Bea and tries to get her back, Bea and her family inform Jean Patrick that he will lose respect from the President. Jean Patrick quickly came to the conclusion that “I don’t have to decide. I know already” (Benaron 210). Jean Patrick picked Bea and her family over President Habyarimana which has close ties with his coach. Therefore, by being with Bea and choosing family over his reputation, Jean Patrick put his running career at risk so he could be happy with Bea and be a happier, family oriented, Jean
Bea is the symbol for pride in her family, and urges Jean Patrick to feel the same. During one of Jean Patrick’s races he met President Habyarimana, whom has rocky history with Bea’s family. When Jean Patrick loses Bea and tries to get her back, Bea and her family inform Jean Patrick that he will lose respect from the President. Jean Patrick quickly came to the conclusion that “I don’t have to decide. I know already” (Benaron 210). Jean Patrick picked Bea and her family over President Habyarimana which has close ties with his coach. Therefore, by being with Bea and choosing family over his reputation, Jean Patrick put his running career at risk so he could be happy with Bea and be a happier, family oriented, Jean