interpersonal-empathy

In this chapter, Ponter Boddit, a Neanderthal from a parallel Earth, visits the Sudbury area of our Earth to see the location corresponding to his home, experiencing deep emotional pain at the loss of his own world. Mary accompanies him on a long hike to the site, and they share a poignant moment of connection and empathy. Later, they dine at a rustic inn where Ponter's celebrity status is acknowledged, highlighting the cultural and emotional challenges he faces in this new world.