If the Damall had caught Griff taking wine and salt, Griff would have begged forgiveness. Griff would have been afraid and sorry and promised never to do it again. When Griff was afraid he would promise. Later, he might take the wine and salt again, and be afraid again, and promise again, and break the promise again, over and over again. Griff had the bending strength of a sapling.
In "The Wings of a Falcon," the character Griff showcases a cycle of fear and remorse. Caught indulging in wine and salt by the Damall, Griff's immediate reaction would be one of dread and regret, leading him to vow never to repeat the offense. This promise, however, is not one he can reliably uphold, as the pull of temptation often leads him back to the same mistakes. His fear compels him to make assurances that ultimately prove hollow.
Griff's struggle illustrates his vulnerability, akin to a sapling that bends under pressure but ultimately lacks the resilience to withstand challenges. His pattern of behavior highlights a deeper internal conflict, where fear drives him to promise change, yet his inability to maintain that change reveals a fundamental weakness. The cycle of broken promises reflects his struggle for growth amid internal turmoil.
