Question

It is impossible to conceive1 of a truly great character and not think of one with the spirit of kindness. True dignity of spirit will not dwell2 with the haughty3 in manner. True dignity delights to take up its abode4 with the generous, those who seek to relieve the misery of others as they would their own. ____________________________________ 1 To conceive of something is to imagine it. 2 To dwell is to live somewhere. In this case, the author is using this term metaphorically, meaning that the haughty do not possess true dignity of spirit. 3 To be haughty is to be proud or arrogant. 4 An abode is a place to live. In this case, the author is using this term metaphorically to mean that the generous have dignity. The underlined sentence is It connects ideas in the text by

Answer 1

It connects ideas in the text with a mournful resonance, highlighting the poignant reality that true greatness finds its home in kindness and generosity. The underlined sentence, delivered with a heavy heart, paints a despondent picture of the haughty, revealing the tragic absence of genuine dignity in those who fail to embrace the warmth of kindness and generosity.