In this extract from Quickdraw, the character is both literally and metaphorically in a hole. It is believable that the character would have better knowledge of the Comanche culture because of his Harvard course. However, he approaches the culture in a reductive and condescending way, worsening his situation instead of bettering it. Even though the Comanche speaker does not look insulted by the actions of the sheriff described to him, he is rightfully offended when the sherif