who will draw the calvary in risk his very own precious skin to make our Angelinia a free and peaceful land again? Henry who'll love a poor orphan child? Henry Darger
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker asks who will risk themselves to bring peace and care to others.
- In plain terms
- Who will risk themselves to free and care for the people?
- What can you take from it?
- Freedom and care require personal sacrifice.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What would you sacrifice for freedom?
- Who is your hero?
Another view
It romanticizes sacrifice which might not always be the only path.
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