The reader, like Paul's family, both sympathizes with and recoils from him.

The marvel of the novel is that the reader sympathizes with both Dr. Frankenstein and the monster he sets loose.

If the reader sympathizes wholly with Lutnick, his critics seem to be motivated by a cynicism that is unfathomable in the wake of such horror.

The reader is constantly sympathizing with Neville, as he is portrayed as helpless and isolated, lacking any real chance of living a pleasant life.

Brown's genius compels readers to sympathize with him in every instance.

He's a person the reader recognizes and sympathizes with, not a bad guy, except that appearances can be deceiving.

They must be people whom the reader can recognize and sympathize with.

As a result, it's difficult for the reader to ratify his sudden apprehension of mortality, much less sympathize with his loneliness and isolation.

Other readers sympathize with Hal, recognizing that a prince is different from other men.

Yet if Cyrus Irani is a loser, he's one that any thoughtful reader can easily sympathize with.