Question

"Because I know everything. If judges knew everything, absolutely everything, they

couldn't judge, either: they would understand everything, and their hearts would
ache. How could I possible judge you? Judges know only about your crimes, but I
know everything about you. Everything. Kugler. And that's why I cannot judge you."
Which of these words is most closely related to the theme in this passage?

compassion

remorse

righteousness

shame
​

Answer 1

compassion

Step-by-step explanation:

The supporting evidence in the passage:

" If judges knew everything, absolutely everything, they couldn't judge, either: they would understand everything, and their hearts would ache."

God refused to judge the defendant because He knew that Kugler would have been a good person under different circumstances. The passage shows God's compassion for Kugler.

Answer 2

I believe the answer is remorse.