How much do you empathize with the main characters? Why?

Explore the topic of empathy and Love. As it relates to the books « The fifth child by Doris Lessing » and « Song of Salomon by Toni Morrison ». Look up « Empathy & Love » in literature, philosophy, psychology, sociology, medecine or any other discipline. Then consider the ways in which those two books test the extent of your empathy. How much do you empathize with the main characters? Why? What are the limits of your empathy? Why? How far out of your condo zone are you willing to go? Why? Where do you draw the line? Why?
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