Assassinate Quote by Hilary Mantel
“I will get into trouble, I am sure, because since my Kate Middleton speech and before, certain papers were after me. I am not saying, however, that it would have been moral or right to assassinate Mrs. [Margaret] Thatcher, but I know it will be read that way. I know it will cause a problem.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: BBC Radio 4, 2015
The speaker hints at being implicated in a plot against Thatcher, acknowledging potential moral and legal issues.
In simple terms: Possible involvement in a controversial political act, raising ethical concerns.
Consider the consequences of political actions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political memoir
- historical analysis
- media scrutiny
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives individuals to extreme political measures?
- How do personal motives clash with public morality?
Lacks concrete evidence of involvement.