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Thats one of the things I hope that the book can do, is to restore some dignity to Joe Cinque
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"That's one of the things I hope that the book can do, is to restore some dignity to Joe Cinque"

- Helen Garner

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In this quote, author Helen Garner reveals her desire for her book to restore a sense of dignity to a man called Joe Cinque. This recommends that Joe Cinque might have experienced a loss of dignity in some way, and Garner hopes that her book can remedy this. It could be inferred that Joe Cinque may have faced some sort of injustice or mistreatment, and Garner's book might shed light on his story and bring attention to his predicament. By restoring dignity to Joe Cinque, Garner's book may likewise work as a type of justice and recognition for his battles.

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Helen Garner This quote is written / told by Helen Garner somewhere between November 7, 1942 and today. She was a famous Novelist from Australia. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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