Joseph Knecht was a different Castalian. Even as a kid he never takes his high status as granted. I liked it when the 17 year old Knecht has these arguments within himself about whether the kids who are banished by Castalia, who are sent back home for disobedience are fools for giving up their good fortune or brave for making a choice they like. The one aspect of Castalia that I liked was how clash of ideas and fruitful arguments were their way of life. In an established order where Mind is your only asset, people of high intellect like Knecht needn’t question their position and usefulness. But Knecht has this endless thirst for knowledge and desire to travel, meet people and exchange ideas.