Why did you bother coming here at all?" "For my work…
““Why did you bother coming here at all?" "For my work. That's my profession. Writing about important things that are happening in the world." "I'm curious to know what exactly you wrote about Gulu. What important thing has been happening here in our town?" "Do you think what I do is of no significance?" She gestured impatiently. "Others have come here too, asked the children questions and then gone away, and at least it was all cut-and-dried. But you came back. I thought it was going to be different. What did you come back for? ... You barged into our lives, and now you've got cold feet. What are you afraid of? You got too close to us, right?””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Explores a journalist’s quest for meaning, confronting fear, and the impact of their presence on a community.
In simple terms: Seeking purpose while facing fear and doubt.
Key Takeaway
Pursue meaningful work despite uncertainty.
Themes
journalism
purpose
fear
community
meaning
Mood
curious
reflective
Type
Africa:1
Asked:1
Cold feet:1
Important things:1
Journalists:1
Asked Children:0
Come Asked:0
Questions Gone:0
Bother Coming:0
When to use this quote
- interviews
- field reporting
- community engagement
Key Concepts
ethics
storytelling
social impact
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do you fear significance?
- How does your presence affect others?
A Different Perspective
Impact may be limited without systemic change.