Books Quote by Prunier, Gérard
““And this author thinks that understanding why they died is the best and most fitting memorial we can raise for the victims. Letting their deaths go unrecorded, or distorted by propaganda, or misunderstood through simplified clichés, would in fact bring the last touch to the killers' work in completing the victims' dehumanisation. Man is largely a social construct and to deny a man the social meaning of his death is to kill him twice, first in the flesh, then in the spirit.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Politics of Genocide in Rwanda, 1994, 2009
Remembering victims through accurate documentation preserves their humanity and counters dehumanising narratives.
In simple terms: Document deaths to honor victims.
Key Takeaway
Record truth, resist propaganda.
Themes
memory
justice
human rights
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
ethical
historical
When to use this quote
- humanitarian reporting
- legal investigations
- educational curricula
- memorial design
Key Concepts
historical truth
collective memory
victim dignity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies ensure accurate remembrance?
- What responsibilities do media have?
A Different Perspective
Complex political contexts may limit access to reliable data.
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