Essays on Empathy

Difference between Sympathy and Empathy Sympathy is described as taking part in the emotions of another while empathy is defined as experiencing the thoughts of others and identifying with them mentally. Sympathy involves a genuine experience of emotions so as to respond to them appropriately. Empathy on the other hand…

The irony of the protagonist’s life is reflected in Franz Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis.” In an irrational case, Kafka transforms Gregor into an insect. This indicates the supernatural; however, Kafka does not explain the explanation for Gregor’s transformation. It is clear that Kafka’s goal in the story is to show how…