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How literature can inspire us to forgive

How literature can inspire us to forgive
Phys.org Tuesday 13 October 2026, 17:20 UTC 1 min read
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A story that places us inside the mind of a character who is remorseful about causing harm can inspire forgiveness for that fictional bad act, a new study finds.

A story that places us inside the mind of a character who is remorseful about causing harm can inspire forgiveness for that fictional bad act, a new study finds.
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