Question

What does it mean to empathize with a monster?

a- to hate the monster rather than fear it
b- to see traits of oneself in the monster
c- to fear the monster uncontrollably
d- to feel attracted to the monster

Answer 1

Merriam Webster dictionary defines empathy as the action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to and experiencing the thoughts of another. Therefore, your answer would be B, to empathize with a monster means to see traits of oneself in the monster, to understand his beaviour, to put yourself in his shoes.

Answer 2

To empathize means to understand and share the feelings of another. So the answer that fits that definition the best would be B) to see traits of oneself in the monster.