Friday, November 13, 2015
Christmas
Having most of the stories conflicts center around him, or be a byproduct of his actions, Christmas remains controversial. You could say he is catalyzing change, but there is a glaring lack of intent in any good he does cause. While on the other hand there is obvious premeditation in every damaging action he commits. Most want to see him as a victim, and sympathize with the circumstances he was given. However, he is only one victim, and he has caused countless others to be victims of his own misdeeds. So at what point should the reader's sympathy end? And how long will we excuse his actions?
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ReplyDeleteWell Chris, I agree with you but the sympathy for Christmas is long gone but there are instances where is cared for my others such as Mr and Mrs. Hines
ReplyDeleteI will answer your question starting with the beginning, we will, and should, excuse his actions to the point where we no longer feel sympathy for him. I believe this point should be dictated by the second act of malicious intent towards another living being. The first act of this nature can usually be justified by the character's own traumatic, abusive, etc. past, unless it is an extreme enough action to warrant an immediate repeal of sympathy. The existence of the second act is evidence of the character, growing toward or already exhibiting, a newfound psyche. A psyche centered around a sort of self-gratification, or fixture of peace, acquired by inflicting pain unto others, and finding solace in the fact that they are no longer on the receiving end. That is when our sympathy should end, emphasis on should.
ReplyDeleteThe only reason I feel bad for Christmas is because of what he's been through. But that doesn't and shouldn't excuse his actions. I think that's as far as my sympathy goes for him.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Pamela.
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