The more research you do, the more at ease you are in the world you're writing about. It doesn't encumber you, it makes you free.
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We two remake our world by naming it / Together, knowing what words mean for us / And for the other for whom current coin / Is cold speech - but we say, the tree, the pool, / And see the fire in the air, the sun, our sun, / Anybody's sun, the world's sun, but here, now / Particularly our sun.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the power of shared language and perception in shaping our reality together.
In this quote, A. S. Byatt explores the idea that relationships and communication enable us to create a shared understanding of the world. By naming and defining our experiences together, we shape our reality and build a unique connection that highlights both individual and collective perceptions, ultimately reinforcing the intimate bond between people and the world around them.
Themes
LanguageCommunicationShared MeaningPerceptionRelationship
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the importance of language in building connections at a literary event.
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