Villari took no notice of them because the idea of a coincidence between art and reality was alien to him. Unlike people who read novels, he never saw himself as a character in a work of art.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Villari cannot perceive connections between art and real life because he does not view himself as a fictional character.
- In plain terms
- He ignores art because he doesn't see reality as a story.
- What can you take from it?
- We often fail to see how stories reflect our lives.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you see yourself in stories?
- Does art reflect your life?
Another view
It ignores that art often mirrors reality even if the reader denies it.
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