Human, All Too Human, Part 51 summary
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In 51, the argument traces how sustained role-playing can turn an outward manner into a genuine disposition, using actors, priests, and friendliness as examples. It shifts the distinction between hypocrisy and sincerity by claiming that persistent efforts to seem a certain way make other ways of being increasingly difficult.
What happens
- An actor considers the impression his grief makes, even at his own child's funeral.
- A hypocrite who consistently performs the same role can become genuine in that role.
- Priests illustrate this change, which can also extend from a father to a son who inherits his calling.
- The argument claims that most callings begin through imitation of effective manners.
- Repeatedly adopting a friendly expression develops a friendly disposition that comes to govern the person.
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