All of which was based on first perspective and then available information.
And of course, emotions would forever play a part in the tumble that was decision-making.
But Human beings have a general habit of carrying obsessions that are tagged personally as 'values' or 'personal truths'.
For most, these values are held so high that they limit the possibility of change as a result of the introduction of new data or information.
Clouding the senses and restricting the true possibility of growth.
In one form or another, human beings all carry a bit of this syndrome.
In Hector's case, it was his belief in the pride that his parents were willing to carry with them to their graves.
Going so far as to not fear leaving him behind.