*** Tragedy: A Point of Human Interest?
I once read in Angels and Demons that "there is nothing that draws more human interest than human tragedy". It’s true though, I’ve seen it countless of times. Especially here, where "usi’s" are just part of your daily dose of human behavior. (trust me, if you’re observant, you’ll notice)
But what exactly is that appeal that draws humans to voluntarily witness another human’s suffering? Is it some sick thrill perhaps? The thought of the same fate befalling you, the philosophical answers bound to spur your thoughts or just merely watching for the sake of it and seeing what’ll happen?
It’s amazing to see these beings crowding around something that they can’t extend any help to (even if they probably wanted to), even putting themselves at risk sometimes over something that doesn’t completely concerns them or even affect them. yet, they stay…and watch…
~this is merely a mad person’s bout of questioning, there are no answers provided here for the dear reader, so if you do have something to say perchance, feel free to comment…
December 22nd, 2005 at 4:23 am
Tragedy, whatever form it takes does draw people to its cold grasp. Yes, we see people who often just stand there and look. Curiosity is a trait all of us have.
Like you I am amazed when I see a crowd gather infront of a scene that evokes your topic.
Then I feel disgusted by the sight…
Why? Because there are certain tragedies in this world that could, might, and will have been prevented if people just took the time away from their apathetic lives and be honestly concerned about other people.
I even hear comments like “Poor guy…”, “Hope it doesn’t happen to me…” or “Good thing I’m not in their shoes!”. Sick is it not.
But on the lighter side of things, I still see heroes trying their best to ease the suffering of people who have befallen on hard times. There are still some out there, few they may be.
Not bragging or anything but, I’ve carried a dying man to a clinic, made sure that he’ll live and walked away like it was just another ordinary day…
Perchance, I give you my insight on a most worthy topic. It may not contain any wisdom worthy of Aristotle or Plato, but its the view of a man who has seen too many tragedies unfold in his life…
Pax vobiscum…
The Fred