I couldn't help thinking how well Cain had prospered after killing his brother: he founded the first city--and, although we don't like to talk about it all that much, we are all his children.
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In "We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed with Our Families," Philip Gourevitch reflects on the story of Cain and Abel to highlight the complexity of human morality and the legacy of violence. He suggests that despite the tragic consequences of Cain's actions, he thrived afterwards by establishing the first city. This observation prompts contemplation about how society often overlooks the darker aspects of its origins.

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