Chess Quote by Melina Marchetta
““Between now and when we graduate next year there are at least ten weeks' holiday and five random public holidays. There's email and if you manage to get down to the town, there's text messaging and mobile phone calls. If not, the five minutes you get to speak to me on your communal phone is better than nothing. There are the chess nerds who want to invite you to our school for the chess comp next March and there's this town in the middle, planned by Walter Burley Griffin, where we can meet up and protest against our government's refusal to sign the Kyoto treaty.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Looking for Alibrandi by Melina Marchetta, 1992
A student reflects on limited communication, social obligations, and political activism during a busy school year.
In simple terms: Balancing school life, tech, and protest.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize meaningful connections.
Themes
communication
activism
youth
politics
social life
Mood
reflective
determined
hopeful
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- school projects
- planning protests
- maintaining friendships
- using technology for coordination
Key Concepts
digital media
environmental policy
peer pressure
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you maximize impact with brief interactions?
- What role does technology play in modern activism?
A Different Perspective
Limited time and resources may hinder effective activism.
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