The boy stood on the burning deck, whence all but he had fled. Twit.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker finishes a nursery rhyme with a harsh insult.
- In plain terms
- He says the boy on the burning deck was an idiot.
- What can you take from it?
- Heroism can look foolish from the outside.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is bravery always wise?
- How do we judge others?
Another view
It dismisses the bravery shown in the original story.
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