In our nature, however, there is a provision, alike marvelous and merciful, that the sufferer should never know the intensity of what he endures by its present torture, but chiefly by the pang that rankles after it.
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In Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter," the author explores the complex nature of suffering and human resilience. He presents a profound insight regarding how individuals often do not fully comprehend the depth of their pain while experiencing it. Instead, it is the lingering memories and aftermath of suffering that reveal its true intensity, suggesting that we are protected from the worst aspects of our torment in the moment.
This protective mechanism...
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