Alexander: No spunk, simple as that! Your brother's an army deserter! Michael: Oh yes, I've resigned my commission. Alexander: He's refusing to return to duty. Michael: On grounds of ill health, Papa. I'm sick of the Army. Alexander: No discipline, that's the problem! Michael: No, it's riddled with discipline, that's the problem. That and Poland.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A father blames lack of discipline while the son blames excessive discipline and politics.
- In plain terms
- They disagree on why the son left the army.
- What can you take from it?
- Conflicts often stem from opposing views of the same system.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines discipline?
- Whose view is right?
Another view
The father may not understand the son's reasons.
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