I thought they'd get one of us, but Jack, after all he's been through, never worried about it. I thought it would be me.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker expected to be the target of violence rather than his brother, who remained unafraid despite past attempts.
- In plain terms
- I thought I would be hurt, not my brother, even though he was also a target.
- What can you take from it?
- Family members often accept personal risk to protect one another.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who protects you from danger?
- How do you face fear?
Another view
This perspective relies on hindsight after tragic events.
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