vignette

This vignette has multiple transitions, but the transition sentence that leads to the reflection was, "Now why do I regret that?" This strategy of using a rhetorical question is very helpful. It makes you go back and think about what you read and how you feel, personally, before going and reading how he felt. It pulls you into the story and lets you begin your own reflection.
The writer keeps expanding the conversation beyond the original moment is by turning it from his experience to your own experience. He says, " What I regret most in my life are failures of kindness." This is showing that he wishes he had stood up for her more than just 'mildly' and so he would have more of an impact on her life so she'd never forget that someone cared. He also asks the reader a question about who they remember most in their life, and furthers that question with an answer, "Those who were kindest to you, I bet." This shows that even the little acts of kindness are wonderful and would be able to change anyone's mind and feelings, more than you could imagine. You could be the one to save a life, just with small acts of kindness. You could be the one who says one nice thing to someone that helps them change their perspective on something and change it for the better.