Quote by Orson Scott Card

Such a darling child, they would say, and pat her head. And Miriam would answer in her heart: you made my father a slave. You want us all dead. You are the river, you and all of Egypt. You are the river and as long as we stay beside you we are in danger of drowning.


Such a darling child, they would say, and pat her head. And

Summary

This quote portrays the inner thoughts of Miriam, highlighting her resentment towards the people who perceive her as innocent and harmless. She associates the fond words and gestures towards her as a reminder of the oppression her people face in Egypt. Miriam acknowledges that the river, symbolizing the power and influence of Egypt, is a constant threat to her and her entire community. In her heart, she accuses Egypt of reducing her father to slavery and desiring the death of her people. Miriam believes that staying close to Egypt puts them at risk of complete obliteration.

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Danger
By Orson Scott Card
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