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Now we sit through Shakespeare in order to recognize the quotations.
Interpretation
What this quote means
We often engage with great works of art, like Shakespeare, not only for their intrinsic value but also to be familiar with their famous lines.
Orson Welles reflects on the tendency of people to sit through classic literature, such as the works of Shakespeare, primarily to identify and recognize the renowned quotations that permeate our culture. This speaks to the impact of these works on society, where the phrases have become so embedded in the language that engagement with the original text becomes secondary to simply acknowledging their references.
Themes
ShakespeareQuotationsArtLiteratureCulture
In practice
Example use cases
During a lecture on literature, to emphasize the importance of familiarity with classic texts.
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