Problem: Hope is what human hearts run on . Hope is why human beings keep bringing children into a fallen world . " Ortberg tells the story of French painter Henri Matisse . Near the end of his life , Matisse had severe arthritis in his hands . But he continued to paint , to the point of pain so severe it would bring tears to his eyes .

Why do humans keep bringing children into a fallen world ?

A: They believe that their children can change the world for the better .

Problem: Children in famine , victims tortured by oppressors , helpless old people a hated burden to their sons , and the whole world of loneliness , poverty , and pain make a mockery of what human life should be . I long to alleviate the evil , but I can not , and I too suffer . This has been my life . I have found it worth living , and would gladly live it again if the chance were offered me .

What type of trait does the narrator have ?

A: They are philanthropists .

Problem: And he did n't care . He set about cleaning the house and preparing for Ennis 's arrival . Ennis was still on crutches , so Jack put everything away that would be an obstruction . He made a baked ziti and put it in the freezer so they could eat it whenever it was convenient , and he was finally able to enter Ennis 's room again so he could clean and make it ready for him .

What may happen after ?

A:
Ennis will be very surprised by all that effort .