Empathy in literature

Empathy in literature is when someone can understand and share the feelings of another person by listening to and reading what they say or write. In a story, an author might write about a character's emotions and experiences in a way that helps the reader understand and relate to what the character is feeling. For example, we might read about a character who just lost their pet and we can understand how sad they feel by reading about their emotions and experiences. Empathy in literature helps us see the world from a different perspective and gives us a greater understanding of other people.