I believe this story was chosen because it shows the deep compassion from strangers coming together caring for another which I believe it inspired readers. The way they placed themselves in Esteban’s shoes and felt the pain they believed he went through. How he must’ve seen himself as a burden because of how big he was compared to the other villagers. It showed immense empathy toward this stranger, and that his death opened a lot of hearts to many villagers. His death changed their lives forever in ways not many can understand. Death always brings out so much passion out of people, it’s astonishing.
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That’s very true and I agree with that sentiment. Often times we don’t always consider the people who are still with us. Perhaps we even take those who are alive for granted. It’s only when a person passes do we start to wonder the “Who, What, Where and Why?”. Death can teach us things that sometimes we miss in life. Esteban was a much needed life changing experience for everyone in that village.
I agree!
Besides death, I think that compassion is something many lack. This story really spoke to me!
Please include your name in the title of your post! There is definitely a strong element of empathy in the story. My reasons for assigning it first is not really related to the idea of death though.
Thank you, Professor Conway!