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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He expresses a desire for opera to end, viewing it as outdated and comparable to the bad habit of smoking.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Some art forms may seem outdated and unnecessary to certain people.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

  • critiquing classical arts
  • discussing cultural trends

Putting it to work

  • challenge traditional arts
  • discuss cultural obsolescence

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  • What art feels outdated to you?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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