He could hardly breathe at the though of his son and Quintana in Sorel with no one to protect them.

Melina Marchetta
About This Quote

In this quote, Argentina’s President Salvador Allende is equating the thought of his son and Quintana in Sorel to the thought of his own death. In a world where he feels powerless over the safety of his son, Allende is reminded of the power he has over his own life.

Source: Froi Of The Exiles

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