According to the passage from the Iroquois Constitution, a good leader is expected to be calmly spirited and to behave compassionately and sympathetically towards his people. As a result, his decisions must not be based on danger or fury, but on quiet thought and taking into account the future generations to come.
Henry is completely oblivious about good manners in polite company. he is unable to respond appropriately because the people and their actions annoy him and he has no problem being "honest" with them. he sees no reason to apologize and sees no reason for his mother to scold him
