6:12 Pride The method Haman dreamed up for the king to honor a man revealed his own selfish desire for public recognition and accolades. If he been the honoree, he would have endlessly gloated over the attention. Mordecai, in contrast, returned to the very place where he had begun, seemingly unchanged by the elaborate display of honor. He did not let pride grow in his heart, nor did he taunt Haman with the turn of events.