In this excerpt from Lewis Carroll's "Sylvie and Bruno," a tender moment unfolds as an adult tries to gently redirect Sylvie to look for blackberries instead of mourning a dead hare. The adult encourages her to say goodbye and move on, but Sylvie's emotional attachment is too strong.
In a heartbreaking turn, Sylvie's self-control breaks down, and she runs back to mourn the hare deeply. Her intense grief reveals her innocence and capacity for genuine compassion, highlighting the emotional depth often found in her young character.