Pride

"He wished Bernard would show a little bit more pride."  Bernard was beginning to feel alone and alienated.  Because of this, he went to visit his friend,  Helmholtz Watson, to seek for some advice.  Bernard really worries about what people think about him.  People spread rumors about him, and it makes him feel alone and depressed.  Helmholtz wishes that Bernard would just not always worry about what people think.  He wishes that Bernard would have more pride and confidence in himself.  This reminds me much about people in High School.  People say things they want to say, and people get hurt.  However, people need to not worry about what anyone else thinks and just be themselves!