Yes, I agree that martyrs do have to feel like they're a special breed apart. Of course, in Angel's case, he's constantly being told this is the case, so I can't blame the guy. IMO, he's being used but doesn't see it.

Not only wuld I suspect he was devestated by his failure to save her but I have to wonder if he was angry at assuming his sacrifice would extend her life when it didn't. That's got to be so much worse.