Some of our most exquisite murders have been domestic, performed with tenderness in simple, homey places like the kitchen table
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He notes that some murders are carried out in domestic, tender settings like a kitchen table.
- In plain terms
- Violence can happen in the most ordinary homes.
- What can you take from it?
- Domestic spaces are not always safe.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What signs might indicate hidden danger at home?
- How can we protect vulnerable members?
Another view
Not all domestic settings are dangerous; this is a dramatic emphasis.
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