I'm a chess piece. A pawn, ' she said. 'I can be sacrificed, but I cannot be captured. To be captured would be the end of the game.

Paolo Bacigalupi
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Within the context of the chess game, the phrase, “I’m a chess piece. A pawn,” can be interpreted as “I am an expendable part of the game.” Chess is a game where players use strategy to strategically move their pieces across the board. The pawn is one of the most basic chess pieces because it is so easily replaceable. The term “pawn” also has a broader meaning than just referring to chess pieces.

Pawns are often used in current conversations to refer to someone who is not strong enough to hold their own in the world. When you look at yourself as a pawn, you can gain strength by seeing yourself as an expendable part of life that could be sacrificed for something greater.

Source: Ship Breaker

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