Jack doesn’t belong anymore to just a family. He belongs to the country.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that Jack is no longer just part of a family, but has become an important figure for the entire country. It means that Jack's life and actions are now seen as representing the whole nation, not just his own family. This implies that Jack has become a public figure or symbol that the country has claimed as its own.
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