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What does it mean?
A character sings to a mirror to show he values being liked over telling the truth.
In plain terms
Even when claiming to tell truth, the character wants approval.
What can you take from it?
Seeking approval often masks real motives.

Where it applies

  • performance
  • public persona
  • self-reflection

Putting it to work

  • analyzing motives
  • critiquing ego

Questions to consider

  • Why do we seek approval?
  • How do we hide motives?

Another view

It assumes singing is the only way to seek approval.

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