I wish wish I could steal the intricacies of language. But give my kids a break-remember, most of them were fed on Steinbeck's The Pearl.
📖 Azar Nafisi
In her memoir "Reading Lolita in Tehran," Azar Nafisi expresses a longing to grasp the complexities of language. She highlights the challenges faced by her students, noting that many of them were exposed to dense literature at a young age, which might have hindered their appreciation and understanding of the subtleties in language.
Nafisi's reference to Steinbeck's "The Pearl" serves as a metaphor for the educational struggles in her environment. It underscores her desire for her students to find joy and clarity in literature rather than being overwhelmed by its intricacies.
