Discussion 1) Why do some people tend to be heartless and cruel? Were they born that way or did circumstances harden them? 2) What are the determining forces in shaping human nature? Some people seem easy to understand: their character appears obvious on first meeting Appearances, however, can be deceptiveDiscussion 1) Why do some people tend to be heartless and cruel? Were they born that way or did circumstances harden them? 2) What are the determining forces in shaping human nature? • Some people seem easy to understand: their character appears obvious on first meeting. Appearances, however, can be deceptive