Even the children of Carmona were divided into two camps, and below the ramparts, among the brushwood and rocks, we battled with stones shouting 'Long live the duke!' and others, 'Down with the tyrant!' We fought viciously, but I was never satisfied with this game - the fallen enemy rose again, the dead came back to life. The day after a battle, victors and vanquished both found themselves unharmed.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Childhood conflicts mimic adult wars but lack real consequence, leaving participants unsatisfied.
- In plain terms
- Kids fight like adults but reset too easily.
- What can you take from it?
- Play battles lack real stakes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do play battles fail to satisfy?
- What makes conflict meaningful?
Another view
Play can still teach valuable lessons.
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