[ It's not a question that holds contempt or dismissal. In spite of Byerly's pose of contempt for the proles, he doesn't actually hold any hostility towards them. To be fair, nor does he spend much time pondering their difficulties and travails, but he certainly doesn't think less of those who care for the lowest classes. It's just an odd thing to him. ]
I presume you weren't born in a position where you - hm - were encouraged to consider your own power and privilege.
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[ It's not a question that holds contempt or dismissal. In spite of Byerly's pose of contempt for the proles, he doesn't actually hold any hostility towards them. To be fair, nor does he spend much time pondering their difficulties and travails, but he certainly doesn't think less of those who care for the lowest classes. It's just an odd thing to him. ]
I presume you weren't born in a position where you - hm - were encouraged to consider your own power and privilege.