Question

A fly bit the bare head of a bald man who, endeavoring to destroy it, gave himself a heavy slap. Escaping, the fly said mockingly, "You who have wished to revenge, even with death, the prick of a tiny insect, see what you have done to yourself to add insult to injury?" The bald man replied, "I can easily make peace with myself, because I know there was no intention to hurt. But you, an ill-favored and contemptible insect who delights in sucking human blood, I wish that I could have killed you even if I had incurred a heavier penalty."

Revenge will hurt the avenger.
Question
What do the lines of dialogue spoken by the bald man tell us about his character?
Responses
A He is forgiving of his enemies.He is forgiving of his enemies.
B He wants to destroy his enemies.He wants to destroy his enemies.
C He has no sense of right or wrong.He has no sense of right or wrong.
D He is willing to negotiate with his enemies.

Answer 1

The lines of dialogue spoken by the bald man indicate that he is forgiving of his enemies. He expresses an understanding that the fly did not intend to cause harm and reflects a sense of peace with himself despite the frustration of the situation. However, he also expresses a strong desire to harm the fly, indicating that while he may be forgiving on one level, there is still a deep-seated anger towards the insect. The best choice that aligns with the notion of forgiveness and understanding is:

A. He is forgiving of his enemies.