Clamence's Charitable Acts

Clamence recounts his numerous acts of public charity, which he performed with great relish. He would rush to help blind people cross the street, give directions, lend a hand with heavy carts, and give alms to beggars. He enjoyed giving up his seat on public transport and forfeiting his taxi to others. These acts, he admits, were driven by a deep-seated vanity and a desire for self-approval, as he relished the feeling of being generous and virtuous.