I wouldn't mind seeing opera die. Ever since I was a boy, I regarded opera as a ponderous anachronism, almost the equivalent of smoking.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He expresses a desire for opera to end, viewing it as outdated and comparable to the bad habit of smoking.
- In plain terms
- He wants opera to die because he thinks it is old-fashioned and like smoking.
- What can you take from it?
- Some art forms may seem outdated and unnecessary to certain people.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does tradition become a burden?
- What art feels outdated to you?
Another view
It dismisses an art form without acknowledging its cultural value.
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