d lazaro

             Faith, Love, Time, and Dr. Lazaro by: Gregorio Brillantes
             Dr, Lazaro is a successful country doctor, yet unfortunately, he feels as though it is his duty to help others, no longer does he have the extreme compassion, which he once had for his job. When Dr. Lazaro was younger, he was a firm believer of God. His desire to help people was most probably the reason as to why he became a doctor. At first he had performed his duty with the utmost determination and intensity. Yet when he witnessed all of the suffering that his patients endured, it became unbearable for him. He felt as if his efforts were useless. He then realizes that his desire to help others makes him feel an unnecessary deep sorrow. It is due to this reason that he becomes emotionally detached from everything, thus not having to experience pain, nor fear it. As the years pass, he becomes more and more bitter and this affects his outlook on life. He thinks that his optimism leads to extreme despair, and there are always adverse outcomes that always seem to crush him. Therefore, Dr. Lazaro has taught himself to expect the worst possible outcome of all situations, thus avoiding disappointment and more agony. This eventually leads to his loss of faith. He at first does not understand how a merciful and all-good God, would allow people to suffer as much as they do. He doesn't understand why he punishes even those who do not deserve it. He refers to pain as "senseless accidents". When one of his sons commits suicide, Dr. Lazaro loses his faith in God completely. He feels as though he has lost a huge part of himself along with his son. This incident teaches Dr. Lazaro how to shield his emotions. "It was as though indifference were an infection that had entered his blood; it was everywhere in his body." Yet despite all of his apathy, Dr. Lazaro still has a deep love for his family, just not knowing how to show it when he wants to, especially when it c...

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