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The Bald Man and the Fly
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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 suggest that he is forgiving of his enemies. He acknowledges that there was no intention to hurt him and expresses a desire to make peace with himself, despite his intense feelings toward the fly. Therefore, the correct response is:

A. He is forgiving of his enemies.