t was too late. Throughout this story the reader did not see any emotion towards Gimpel from Elka, other than threats. On her deathbed Elka finally admits everything she has done to Gimpel and that the children are not his. Gimpel acts as though he is in great shock.“I want what I want when I want it” (id) the townspeople always got what they wanted. If they wanted Gimpel to look like a fool and act like one they got it. If they wanted him to do something they got him to do it. The townspeople’s egos were more out to humiliate Gimpel like Elka did but they are more blunt about it taking advantage of him in easy situations. They looked to Gimpel for a good laugh because it also made them feel better about themselves the way they treated him. The townspeople never really showed any morals (superego) to Gimpel or any respect. All they showed was lack of respect and ridicule.As I read “Gimpel the fool” I thought to myself is Gimpel really the fool or is everyone else? To me I personally think he was not, he is smart by not arguing with people because arguing only causes turmoil, he was just making things easier on himself.Reading through this story I noticed a lot of things. I think in actuality the townspeople are the fools for the way they treated Gimpel. He is a good caring man that could be an excellent husband, as well an excellent friend. I think even though the people see him as being rich the truly rich thing in him is his forgiveness for others...
