--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Enguerran looked up at Damen. The last…" description: "\"“Enguerran looked up at Damen. The last time they had faced one another, Enguerran had been trying to bar Damen from Touars's hall. An Akielon has no p..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1f5/s-u-pacat-4352_business_enguerran-looked-up-at-damen-the-last-ti_3070928.jpg" --- # Enguerran looked up at Damen. The last time they had faced… ![“Enguerran looked up at Damen. The last time they had faced one another, Enguerran had been trying to bar Damen from Touars's hall. An Akielon has no place in the company of men.” quote by S.U. 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Themes prejudice otherness inclusion identity Mood thoughtful critical Type literary philosophical When to use this quote - workplace diversity training - storytelling workshops - community dialogues Key Concepts social hierarchy speciesism ethics Questions to Reflect On - What assumptions underlie this exclusion? - How can inclusion be fostered safely? 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