Question

‘Empathy towards animals not only makes us good at heart but also instills in us a quality much needed to be a good citizen’. Elaborate on this based on your reading of the passage.

Answer 1

Human beings feel a natural compassion and empathy towards their fellow beings especially when the need for it is felt when someone is hurt or in pain. We also consciously follow some social norms to be good citizens.
 
Just as the human beings experience feelings of joy, pain, loneliness, anger, hate and other such feelings, animals do have such feelings. Who could show empathy at times of their need than us? Who could they turn to than us? Animals cannot express such feelings so it becomes our innate duty to develop feelings of compassion and empathy towards animals. It would not only make us good human beings but model citizens too.
 
Parents should inculcate such feelings of empathy in children at an early age so it comes naturally to them as they grow.  This also helps in building a good character. One could also show such care by being an example which is more impactful. Action speaks better than speech.

The art of humane tendencies and being a compassionate citizen could also be learnt through stories, poems, anecdotes and real life occurrences. There are lots of them relating to animals. One must develop a sympathetic attitude towards others’ sufferings including those of animals and try to help others overcome those sufferings. Also, without being conscious of doing so, we do lots of things that bring sufferings to the world. We can learn to make responsible and compassionate choices in our actions and thereby become model compassionate citizens.
 
Each one of us taking a step towards being a better and empathetic citizen leads to a forward step towards a better world.

Answer 2

Explanation:

yes it's totally true As because those animals cannot speak but if we help them this shows that we are real human. we often think to help profit making franchise,but if we can help those poors( either humans or animals) than we can be considered as a good citizen. In a report brought about by UNFED it is found that animals are the real friend of human. If they can call us friend then it's our responsibility as well to behave with them like a real friend.I have all the readers have understood it. Thanking you.