Truscott: And you complain you were beaten? Dennis: Yes. Truscott: Did you tell anyone? Dennis: Yes. Truscott: Who? Dennis: The officer in charge. Truscott: What did he say? Dennis: Nothing. Truscott: Why not? Dennis: He was out of breath with kicking.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Dennis reveals the officer who witnessed his beating was the one who beat him.
- In plain terms
- The abuser cannot be expected to report the abuse.
- What can you take from it?
- Abuse is rarely addressed by the abuser.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you seek justice from the accused?
- What happens when witnesses are offenders?
Another view
It relies on the victim telling the story to the audience.
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