As he becomes aware of other people's struggles, he helps them anonymously in his pursuit of "playing God"; his actions lack true sincerity. During the next six months of self-imposed withdrawal, he grows to accept his fate and continues with his philanthropy, becoming truly altruistic; he also reacquires his faith in God.
As he becomes aware of others' hardships, he anonymously helps them while pursuing his desire to "play God"; over the next six months, he isolates himself but eventually embraces his destiny and dedicates himself to philanthropy, becoming truly selfless; he also rediscovers his faith in God.