But in my homeboys' high school, it's not like that. They don't have trips to go see this Broadway play, they don't read things we read. They didn't know when I was like: 'Yo, Shakespeare's dope.'
About this quote
- 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
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does limited access affect artistic appreciation?
Another view
The anecdote is specific and may not generalize.
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