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Essay Topic 1

What is empathy? From where does this word originate? What are its roots? How is empathy different than sympathy? Why is empathy important?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss three examples of metaphor in The Empathy Exams. What things/concepts are being compared? How do you relate to the metaphor? What effect does this metaphor have on the reader?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the narrative style in the essays contained in The Empathy Exams. From what perspective are the narratives related? Is the author's style more journalistic or more memoir? What are the effects of this narrative style on the reader?

Essay Topic 4

How does the author define sentimentality? How can sentimentality limit empathy? How can sentimentality prompt empathy? Is sentimentality a good or bad thing? Why?

Essay Topic 5

Discuss the theme/motif of physical pain in The Empathy Exams. What are examples of physical pain as described in narratives...

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