"I am so used to seeing the sort of play which deals with one man and two women. They do not leave me with the feeling I have made a full theatrical meal they do not give me the experience of the multiplicity of life"
- E. M. Forster
About this Quote
E. M. Forster is expressing his discontentment with the traditional theatrical plays that function one guy and 2 females. He believes that these plays do not supply a complete theatrical experience, as they do not reflect the complexity and diversity of life. He is suggesting that plays need to be more different and ought to include a broader range of characters and stories in order to offer a more complete theatrical experience. He is also indicating that the traditional plays are too simplistic and do not show the real complexity of life. By making this declaration, Forster is promoting for more diverse and imaginative theatrical plays that can supply a more satisfying experience for the audience.
"Life is life - whether in a cat, or dog or man. There is no difference there between a cat or a man. The idea of difference is a human conception for man's own advantage"