I was interested in Chamberlain's section. There was a part when Chamberlain felt odd about his reaction to the black man that was hurt. He explained it as a "crawly sensation." He closely examined how different he was up close: very black, white palms, brute jaw-line, etc. It seemed to stir in him emotions that he hadn't expected. He felt ashamed. He was startled by some of the differences this man had, yet realized how similar he was to the man. He was kind to him, fed him and tried to help him.
I wonder if hate and prejudice begins by blowing subtle differences out of proportion and then focusing on the unusual feelings you might experience and the fear of those feelings? When I take the time to know people from all different walks of life, I always find how similar we are.
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