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What does it mean?
The speaker questions who will protect the vulnerable child and recount her life story.
In plain terms
Who will save and tell the story of the poor girl?
What can you take from it?
Vulnerable people need protectors and storytellers.

Where it applies

  • advocacy
  • writing
  • protecting children

Putting it to work

  • writing about others
  • advocating for children
  • listening to stories

Questions to consider

  • Who tells stories for the voiceless?
  • How do we protect children?

Another view

It assumes someone else is needed rather than self-advocacy.

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