How does human compassion inform our understanding of the world? Apply what you have observed about empathy and write a letter to the editor about an issue as though you are one of the characters from the assigned readings.
Letter to the editor
Keep in mind that compassion and empathy refer to the feelings you get in response to another’s emotions, suffering, or misfortune combined with a desire to help. Use at least two direct quotes to support your claim. As you write, keep in mind the unit’s essential question: How does human compassion inform our understanding of the world?
You will now apply what you have observed about empathy and write a letter to the editor about an issue as though you are one of the characters from the assigned readings.