Answer:
1.) Sometimes, I will sympathize with prospectors, because they might need money to have a good life, with cushy beds, and etc... Other times, I will not sympathize with them, because they are grredy, heartless people who will do whatever it takes to get money.
2.) I only sympathize with Midas a little, because poor him, who would want to lose everything he worked for? 99% of me don't sympathize with him, because he was selfish and tried to control a lot of wealth.