The Trouble with Empathy
Was he “Untimely ripped from his mother’s womb…”
He cannot comprehend the pain of suffering
None of woman born shall harm him
He unaware
of others
No awareness of or sensitivity
of others
feelings
Understanding of the thoughts
of others
Projection of intimate feelings
Imagination of another’s
Perception of a subjective state
No empathy
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Poor Macduff!
That is good.
The repetition of the line “of others” is very effective here, and kind of ironic, given the subject matter. Very difficult people to be around.
I always am grateful for your comments. Always worried about that working,