The day war broke out, my Missus said to me - she looked at me and she said, 'What good are you?'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker's wife questions his usefulness when war begins.
- In plain terms
- She wonders what good he is in war.
- What can you take from it?
- Consider how you contribute in crisis.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does it mean to be useful in war?
- How do you define personal contribution?
Another view
It assumes worth is measured by direct action.
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