Innocence and purity are definitely themes that I've plodded about in over the years. They're themes I'm fascinated with, because for me, growing up in America in the '50s and just into the '60s, there was still some kind of innocence. There was hope. (2004)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker reflects on growing up during an era defined by hope and innocence.
- In plain terms
- Growing up in the 50s and 60s meant there was innocence and hope.
- What can you take from it?
- Past eras often retain a nostalgic sense of innocence and hope.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines innocence to you?
- Do you miss the 50s or 60s?
Another view
Each era has darkness that might be overlooked in hindsight.
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