Lauren's Hyperempathy In Parable Of The Sower

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The theme of Lauren’s hyperempathy takes place over a period of time inside of Parable of the Sower. I feel that the theme of her hyperempathy plays the role of helping the reader understand exactly how others are feeling in times of disaster and crisis. Lauren’s hyperempathy is a disease that she was born with which enables her to feel anything that another person is feeling, rather it be sick, or a fall on the sidewalk by the freeway. I feel like Butler included her to have this disease to relay a message about Lauren’s life. As Lauren stated in a passage from the text, "But if everyone could feel everyone else's pain, who would torture? Who would cause anyone unnecessary pain? I've never thought of my problem as something that might