Her hands quieted. Yeah. Because even if the law says that no one is responsible for anyone else, helping someone who needs it is the right thing to do. I sat down beside her, close enough that the skin of her arm hummed right next to mine. You really believe that?She looked down at her lap Yeah.Then how, I asked, can you walk away from me?
The passage expresses a deep moral dilemma about responsibility and compassion. The narrator questions another character about the discrepancies between legal obligations and ethical actions. Despite the laws indicating that individuals aren't accountable for others, the idea of helping someone in need is highlighted as a fundamental moral duty. This reflects an internal conflict regarding personal connections and societal expectations.
The exchange creates an emotional tension as the narrator seeks to understand why the other person chooses to distance themselves. It illustrates the struggle between belief in moral responsibility and the act of walking away from someone who requires support. This moment captures the complexity of relationships and the weight of choices made in difficult situations.
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