An issue that is criticized in a very old man with enormous wings that I relate to and agree with is the idea of the "herd" and the idea that all success is at another's pitfall. Unfortunately, at all times in history worldwide, people mindlessly follow. There have been many groups with a mob mentality in history. This is just another example. The author mocks this idea when he talks about the group throwing rocks at the Angel. It is sad that people fear and abuse those that they do not understand. Every worse, they do it mindlessly. They see one doing it and they all follow. Before you know it all people are hurting someone else for no reason. The second point is the success at another's pitfall. At all times in history we see this. Whether it's rich southerners during slavery, or large corporations selling products for over 1000% of production cost from their plant in China or India. No matter what. When someone succeeds, someone else fails. There has to be a loser if someone wins. This happens again with the angel. The husband and wife make a fortunate off of the misfortune of an angel. What does it say about human nature that even the most sacred of god's creatures is taken advantage of for our own material earthly gain. It is sad reflection on human nature.