Lily Brett - Cracked Dreams

The transcript reflects on the profound influence of family and community in shaping values, emphasizing the importance of being a good person. It recounts personal experiences with prejudice and the lessons learned about tolerance. The narrative delves into the impact of war and trauma on the speaker's family, highlighting the enduring effects across generations. It also explores the nature of human beings, challenging the notion that only monsters commit monstrous acts, and stresses the importance of understanding our capacity for such actions.

What did the narrator's mother emphasize about possessions?

• They can be taken away, so they are meaningless.

• They are the most important thing in life.

• They define a person's worth.

• They should be cherished above all else.

What did the narrator's father emphasize about being a good person?

• It is easy and requires little effort.

• It is important and requires hard work.

• It is not necessary in today's world.

• It is only important for children.

What lesson did the narrator learn from being stabbed with a pencil?

• To always fight back.

• To never trust anyone.

• To avoid hatred as it can lead to widespread prejudice.

• To keep quiet about personal grievances.

How did the narrator's mother's dreams change after the Nazi invasion?

• Her dreams became more hopeful.

• She stopped dreaming altogether.

• Her dreams were shattered and filled with nightmares.

• She dreamed of a better future.

What was the narrator's reaction to their mother's frequent nightmares?

• They found them amusing.

• They were unaffected by them.

• They ignored them.

• They were confused and took time to understand their own nightmares.

How does the narrator describe the impact of trauma on future generations?

• It only affects the immediate family.

• It has no impact.

• It continues to affect many generations.

• It disappears quickly.

What does the narrator suggest about the nature of people who commit atrocities?

• They are inherently evil.

• They are regular human beings capable of monstrous acts.

• They are always forced into it.

• They are born with a predisposition to violence.

What is the narrator's view on the idea of 'monsters' committing atrocities?

• Only monsters can commit such acts.

• Monsters are a myth; ordinary people can commit atrocities.

• Monsters are created by society.

• Monsters are a necessary evil.

What does the narrator imply about the potential for evil in humans?

• Evil is a genetic trait.

• Evil is a result of poor upbringing.

• Everyone has the potential for evil if not vigilant.

• Only a select few are capable of evil.

What does the narrator suggest is necessary to prevent future atrocities?

• Relying on leaders to guide us.

• Recognizing our own potential for wrongdoing.

• Focusing solely on economic growth.

• Ignoring past events.