In Animal Farm and Ender's Game, the characters' lack of empathy is seen through the relationship between selfish authorities and their society. The authorities in both novels are ignorant and self-centered as they show minimal concern towards the feelings or needs of their citizens. In Ender's Game, the International Fleet disrespects Ender's life and relationships as they force Ender away from his home on Earth without hesitation. Ender is brought into an unusual setting which Card describes by saying, “The fear remained throughout dinner as no one sat next to him in the mess hall. The other kids talked about things: the big scoreboard on one wall, the food, the older kids. Ender could only watch in isolation” (Card 32). This use of imagery by Card clearly portrays how Ender is isolated from his family and loved ones. The image of the older boys' isolation and fear shows how the fleet puts Ender in a situation where his social life and emotional state of mind are ignored. Because Ender is isolated and lacking in empathy, the creation of a strong, collaborative society is compromised. Furthermore, the limited empathy towards a society in Ender's Game can be seen at the end of the novel, when Ender realizes what he has done to the alien species because of the International Fleet. In a dialogue with his sister Ender states that “I