A fascinating tale of contrasts, Mr. Kean. Of course, everyone escapes the mostly mundane lives we lead through art (or television - which is not the same thing!) Still, most people get away from reality because of its dullness, recognizing that we must return to the routine after our bit of time in fantasyland. The Muscovites, meanwhile, aren't escaping monotony, but the horror of their reality. They won't escape forever, however, and I for one would not want them to avoid the price they will owe.
I always cry at the beginning of an opera
A fascinating tale of contrasts, Mr. Kean. Of course, everyone escapes the mostly mundane lives we lead through art (or television - which is not the same thing!) Still, most people get away from reality because of its dullness, recognizing that we must return to the routine after our bit of time in fantasyland. The Muscovites, meanwhile, aren't escaping monotony, but the horror of their reality. They won't escape forever, however, and I for one would not want them to avoid the price they will owe.