William Hazlitt: On the Pleasure of Hating

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As expressed here, are Hazlitt’s views those of a pessimist, a realist, or something in between? How do you respond to the writer’s views of hating?

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“Hating” takes on a variety of meanings here, some more intense than others. Explore these various meanings, using examples from the text to explain your reasoning.

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Pick a passage or two from Hazlitt’s essay that you find relevant to contemporary life and write an essay exploring its implications for the world today.

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