In apartments and cottages, on the street and in the train... I listen... More and more, I turn into one large ear, always turning to another person.
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From the point of view of art, the butcher and the victim are equal as people. You need to see the people.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes that in art, both the perpetrator and the victim hold equal significance and humanity.
Svetlana Alexievich's quote highlights the notion that art transcends the roles of individuals in a narrative, urging the viewer or reader to recognize the shared humanity of all parties involved, regardless of their moral standing. It calls attention to the importance of seeing beyond the labels of 'butcher' and 'victim' to understand the deeper human experiences that connect us.
Themes
ArtHumanityPerspectiveEmpathy
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about the roles of characters in artistic storytelling.
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