What is it that happens in the text that produces a feeling of sympathy or identification on our part?

George Wilson knew something was wrong, but he couldn't put his finger on it. All he wanted to do was get his wife out of town, so they could start over, but he was too late.

“I just got wised up to something funny the last two days,” remarked Wilson. “That’s why I want to get away. That’s why I been bothering you about the car.”