There is a deep question whether the possible meanings that emerge from an effort to explain the experience of art may not mask the real meanings of a work of art.
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We are storytelling creatures, and as children we acquire language to tell those stories that we have inside us.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Humans naturally tell stories, and learning language helps us express our inner narratives.
Jerome Bruner's quote highlights the intrinsic human tendency to engage in storytelling and emphasizes the importance of language in this process. As children, the acquisition of language equips us to articulate and share the rich tapestry of experiences, beliefs, and identities that shape who we are, thus connecting us to ourselves and others through shared narratives.
Themes
StorytellingLanguageNarrativeChildrenIdentity
In practice
Example use cases
A teacher discussing the importance of storytelling in a literacy class.
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