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“Who do you serve?” Lanferelle asked. “Sir John Cornerwailled,” Hook said proudly. Lanferelle was pleased. “Sir John! Ah, there's a man. His mother must have slept with a Frenchman.” quote by Bernard Cornwell
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““Who do you serve?” Lanferelle asked. “Sir John Cornerwailled,” Hook said proudly. Lanferelle was pleased. “Sir John! Ah, there's a man. His mother must have slept with a Frenchman.””

Bernard Cornwell

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Last Kingdom, Bernard Cornwell, 2004

A character asks about allegiance, revealing pride and prejudice, hinting at cultural bias.

In simple terms: A question about loyalty shows pride and bias.

Key Takeaway

Beware of assumptions based on heritage.

Themes

loyalty prejudice identity

Mood

reflective critical

Type

dialogue characterization

When to use this quote

  • military recruitment
  • political negotiation
  • social interaction

Key Concepts

cultural bias pride historical context

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does loyalty truly mean?
  • How to avoid cultural stereotypes?
A Different Perspective

The bias may alienate allies or misinterpret motives.

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