I have, in some ways, saved characters that have been marginalized by society by playing them - and having them still have dignity and still survive, still get through it.
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When I was growing up, books took me away from my life to a solitary place that didn't feel lonely. They celebrated the outcasts, people who sat on the margins of society contemplating their interiors. . . Books were my cure for a romanticized unhappiness, for the anxiety of impending adulthood. They were all mine, private islands with secret passwords only the worthy could utter.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Books can transport us to different worlds and provide solace, particularly during challenging times.
This quote expresses how books have the power to provide an escape and a sense of belonging for those who feel like outsiders or are grappling with their own internal struggles. Jodie Foster reflects on her childhood, illustrating how reading offered her a refuge from the anxieties of growing up and allowed her to explore the depths of her thoughts and emotions in a private space that felt special and exclusive.
Themes
BooksReadingSolitudeImaginationEscapeBelonging
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of literature in schools, this quote would highlight the transformative power of reading.
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