[Sidenote: Substitution]
This method takes Willard by surprise and sets him to imagining himself
in his new role. He wants to be a hero of a novel type. His passion for
lording it over a smaller boy is gratified in a harmless way; he sees
nothing ridiculous in the fine self-control and good sense of his
teacher. This compels him to respond with an attitude of respect instead
of one of disrespect.