This type of a drama is called a tragedy, and this pity you feel is called Catharsis, as conceived by Aristotle.
Explanation: Have you ever been discriminated by your race? How did it make you feel? Most people would say " It hurt my feelings" or "They talked about my race!" We all heard it before. Today I'm going to go deeper into this topic.
Is there a choice of words?
I'm not sure this will help but :
Despair washed over her, but she forced herself to concentrate.<span>
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