"Pity and love know little severance. One attends the other" (8).
Somebody once said that the border between pity and love is as thick as a sheet of paper. Despite her ill reputation about her past relationships, Jim decides to marry Mag Smith because he pitied her so much. Their daughter Frado experiences such pity close to love by a number of people, especially Jack. The author clearly states that Jack pitied her so dearly: "How Jack pitied her!" (21) Throughout the book, Jack protects and stands for Frado almost as if he is in love with her. When Frado escaped from Mrs. B, Jack says "'I shan't eat my supper till I find her" (27). Although he seems to love his mother, he never hesitates to confront her whenever she abuses Frado.
Is this strong feelings of Jack simply pity? Or is it love confused with pity?Or is it merely another form of control, just as harmful as how Mrs. B treats her?
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