<span>The phrase ‘hard past, remarkable present’ comments on the fact that someone who had a hard upbringing or childhood is doing well or stable currently, which is remarkable given their initial hard situation.</span>
To push Doodle Pass his abilities. To show him you're not suppose to be here, but since you are, do everything you can.
I believe it's "Royalty there demanded protection from the sun, and people developed the umbrella for this purpose."