What does empathy help us see in the pin-cushion incident?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Kezia's loving intention
In the pin-cushion incident, Kezia tore up her father’s written material to use as stuffing because she wanted to make him a birthday gift. Empathy helps us look beyond the damage and punishment to understand her innocent, loving intention. Exam tip: Her method was wrong, but her motive was affection.
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Kezia's loving intention
Why is this the correct answer?
In the pin-cushion incident, Kezia tore up her father’s written material to use as stuffing because she wanted to make him a birthday gift. Empathy helps us look beyond the damage and punishment to understand her innocent, loving intention. Exam tip: Her method was wrong, but her motive was affection.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 English question. Chapter: The Little Girl. Topic: empathy.
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