I have need of angels. Enough hell has swallowed me for too many years. But finally understand this--I have burned up one hundred thousand human lives already, from the strength of my pain.
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Cruelty in the theatre is unrelenting decisiveness, diligence, strictness.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the harsh and uncompromising nature of theatre that can evoke strong emotions.
Antonin Artaud suggests that true cruelty in theatre involves a relentless commitment to intensity and clarity in performance. It reflects how the art form demands absolute focus and discipline from its creators, leading to powerful, often challenging experiences for both the actors and the audience.
Themes
TheatreArtCrueltyDecisivenessDiligence
In practice
Example use cases
In a theatre class discussing the emotional impact of performances.
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