Need for compassion from "summary" of Hard Times by Charles Dickens
In Coketown, a place where facts and figures govern every aspect of life, compassion is a rare commodity. The residents of this industrial town are so consumed by the pursuit of profit and efficiency that they have forgotten the value of human kindness. Mr. Gradgrind, a staunch believer in utilitarianism, preaches the importance of rationality and logic above all else. He instills this doctrine in his children, Louisa and Tom, from a young age, leaving no room for sentiment or emotion. As a result, the people of Coketown are devoid of empathy and understanding. They view those less fortunate than themselves as lazy and undeserving, failing to see the hardships that others may face. Mrs. Sparsit, a wealthy widow, looks down upon the lower classes with disdain, believing them to be beneath her station. She takes pleasure in their misfortunes, reveling in the power that her wealth affords her. However, as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that the lack of compassion in Coketown has dire consequences. Louisa, trapped in a loveless marriage with the cold and calculating Bounderby, longs for emotional connection an...
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