Italy: '...they are indeed a repulsive nation these dagoes, both the men and the women & I'm just longing to quit them for good & all !!!' (18 September 1918)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Edward VIII calls Italians a repulsive nation and expresses desire to leave them.
- In plain terms
- He said Italians were repulsive and wanted to leave.
- What can you take from it?
- Do not label entire nations as repulsive.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why target entire nations with insults?
- How do prejudices form?
Another view
This is a broadly offensive ethnic slur.
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