Chapter 12
The Girl From Garbatella
Giorgia Meloni, Italy
Giorgia Meloni’s 2019 “I am Giorgia” speech in Rome.
Video from Vista Agenzia Televisiva Nazionale, in Italian. Open it on YouTube
Also worth a look: The full 2019 rally, from YouTube upload.
Think about it
People feel very strongly about Giorgia Meloni, for and against. Go through the points above and sort them into facts and opinions. What’s the difference?
More questions from this chapter
- The unpopular side. At 15, Giorgia joined a group most of her neighbors disagreed with, and stayed on that side of politics for more than 30 years. Have you ever believed something most people around you didn’t? How do you stand up for it while still listening to people who disagree?
- Four percent. After her party won only about 4 percent of the vote, she kept going. When is a bad result a reason to quit, and when is it a reason to keep building?
Your turn: Think of a time someone laughed at you. Is there a way that moment could become a strength?
For parents and teachers: these videos come from news organizations and official channels. You may want to watch first with younger readers.