The author uses the characters of the doctor, the little girl, and her parents to show that emotions sometimes get in the way of what society expects from people. This is shown by the fact that the doctor who at first glance seems to be zealous and quite frank is angered and shows a peculiar, but perhaps crucial, yearning for violence. In a sense, the doctor is in some way satisfied when hurting the little girl. This is known by the fact that the doctor knows he can and should come
The author uses the characters of the doctor, the little girl, and her parents to show that emotions sometimes get in the way of what society expects from people. This is shown by the fact that the doctor who at first glance seems to be zealous and quite frank is angered and shows a peculiar, but perhaps crucial, yearning for violence. In a sense, the doctor is in some way satisfied when hurting the little girl. This is known by the fact that the doctor knows he can and should come