In the wintertime, in the snow country, citrus fruit was so rare, and if you got one, it was better than ambrosia.
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And it was the idea that you can do a play - like a Shakespeare play, or any well-written play, Arthur Miller, whatever - and say things you could never imagine saying, never imagine thinking in your own life.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the transformative power of theater to express thoughts and feelings beyond our personal experiences.
James Earl Jones reflects on the unique ability of theater, particularly well-written plays like those of Shakespeare and Arthur Miller, to give voice to thoughts and ideas that may be outside the realm of our everyday lives. The quote suggests that through the medium of acting, individuals can explore and articulate deep emotions and complex ideas that they might not express in their own reality, thus making theater a powerful tool for self-discovery and communication.
Themes
TheaterExpressionArtAuthenticityVoiceExperience
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of drama in education.
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