Under what clime or what skies, has tyranny claimed a nobler victim?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Rizal questions where tyranny could have taken a more noble victim than him.
- In plain terms
- He was a victim of high value.
- What can you take from it?
- His sacrifice stands out as uniquely significant.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a victim noble?
- Who defines tyranny?
Another view
It assumes his victimhood is universally agreed upon as noble.
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And now gentlemen, you must have a national hero!
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Permalink to quote #51 Pure and spotless must the victim be if the sacrifice is to be acceptable.
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