Question

passage 1 passage 2 in the organization of work (1839), french socialist politician, and historian louis blanc blamed social problems on economic competition, which he said favors the rich at the expense of the poor and the middle class. english writer john stuart mill quoted the extracts below, in english translation, in mill’s book socialism in 1879. the organization of work by louis blanc competition is for the people a system of extermination. is the poor man a member of society, or an enemy to it? we ask for an answer. all around him he finds the soil preoccupied. can he cultivate the earth for himself? no; for the right of the first occupant has become a right of property. can he gather the fruits refer to the second and third paragraphs of passage 2, on pages 1 and 2. what is the effect of describing a general situation in terms of an individual worker? it engages the reader’s personal sympathy. it illustrates one possible response to hardship. it acknowledges that people’s situations differ. it motivates the reader to help people in need.

Explanation:

Framing a broad systemic issue through an individual worker makes the abstract struggle tangible. By focusing on one person's experience, the text creates a relatable, human-centered narrative that connects readers emotionally, rather than just presenting an impersonal argument. This personalization is designed to spark the reader's care and concern for the worker's plight.

Answer:

It engages the reader's personal sympathy.