When a brother is given the right to pass into the third life as a father, then he chooses his greatest rival or his truest friend to give him passage. You. Speaker-ever since I first learned Stark and read , I waited for you. I said many times to my father, Rooter, of all humans he is the one who will understand us. Then Rooter told me when your starship came, that it was you and the hive queen aboard that ship, and I knew then that you had come to give me passage, if only I did well.""You did well, Human.
In "Speaker for the Dead," the narrator reflects on a significant moment involving a brother's passage into fatherhood. This transition is marked by a pivotal choice between selecting a rival or a true friend to facilitate this journey. The speaker expresses a long-standing anticipation of meeting the human protagonist, whom they believe can truly understand their complex nature and struggles.
The speaker recalls conversations with Rooter, indicating that the arrival of the human and the hive queen on their starship was a momentous occasion. There is a sense of destiny in their meeting, suggesting that success in this endeavor was contingent upon the human's ability to navigate and comprehend their world. Ultimately, they acknowledge the human's accomplishments positively, reinforcing the bond formed through shared experiences and understanding.