Abuse Of Authority In 'The Vigils'

Within the story, the first complication comes fairly late. When the ten days are over of the assignment assigned by The Vigils, Jerry still refuses to sell the chocolates. Jerry’s refusal is on instinct. As Jerry continues to refuse the chocolates he's also refusing both Brother Leon's authority and the authority of The Vigils. This is of great significance because this is the only time that an individual stands up against the abuse of their authority. When Jerry refuses to fall into selling the chocolates, he distributes the order of peace at Trinity. Another complication arrives later in the story as well, as Archie and The Vigils, plan how to keep the bake sale successful and mask the defiance that Jerry brings with his share of the sale.