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What does it mean?
The speaker notes that their peers lacked cultural experiences like theater and literature, yet they appreciated Shakespeare.
In plain terms
Their friends missed cultural outings, but they liked Shakespeare.
What can you take from it?
Appreciation for art can arise despite limited exposure.

Where it applies

  • school environments
  • cultural enrichment

Putting it to work

  • seek diverse cultural experiences independently

Questions to consider

  • How does limited access affect artistic appreciation?

Another view

The anecdote is specific and may not generalize.

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