Indledning
In 1956 the danish philosopher K.E. Løgstrup wrote in his book, “The Ethical Demand: "An individual never has something to do with another person without him holding something of their life in his hands."

The theory means, that all individuals have impacts on all existing lives. This naturally comes with the ability to inflict harm, but it also introduces an ability to create meaning and well-being for one another.

This power is perfectly explored through the constantly developing, yet miserable narrator in Joanne Fedler's short story, "A simple exchange of niceties," written in 2007.

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Uddrag
In conclusion this short story exemplifies and explores the power, we as individuals have on each other, and how easily absence of love can complicate a life.

The short story manages to create a character whose development is reflected in compliance with the language and the content of the text.