The absolute worst thing you can do in a scene is be apathetic.
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Treat your audience like poets and geniuses and they’ll have the chance to become them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Respect and uplift your audience's potential, allowing them to express their creativity.
Del Close emphasizes the importance of treating audiences with respect and dignity, suggesting that by believing in their potential, we encourage them to rise to greatness. When you acknowledge the creativity and intelligence of others, you cultivate an environment where they can flourish, much like poets and geniuses, ultimately contributing to their personal and collective growth.
Themes
AudienceCreativityPotentialRespectUpliftInspiration
In practice
Example use cases
A teacher can use this quote to inspire their students to think creatively.
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