As an actor I am always waiting for my luck to run out.
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But I also think all of the great stories in literature deal with loneliness. Sometimes it's by way of heartbreak, sometimes it's by way of injustice, sometimes it's by way of fate. There's an infinite number of ways to examine it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Great literature often explores the theme of loneliness through various narratives.
In this quote, Tom Hanks emphasizes the profound presence of loneliness in literature, suggesting that it serves as a central theme in many great stories. He points out that loneliness can manifest through different experiences such as heartbreak, injustice, or fate, indicating that this emotional state is multifaceted and can be examined from countless angles within the storytelling tradition.
Themes
LonelinessLiteratureHeartbreakInjusticeFateStories
In practice
Example use cases
In a literature class discussing the themes of novels, this quote can be used to illustrate how authors navigate the subject of loneliness.
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