Alright cadet, you will kiss the gunner's daughter, Take him below for the makings.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker orders a cadet to kiss a gunner’s daughter and then take him below for unspecified purposes.
- In plain terms
- He commands a cadet to perform a sexual act and then bring someone down.
- What can you take from it?
- Abusive authority can force demeaning actions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does power corrupt behavior?
- What safeguards prevent such orders?
Another view
The meaning is vague and may be metaphorical.
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