incapacity for true dialogue implies an incapacity for tolerance, self-reflection and empathy.

📖 Azar Nafisi

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In "Reading Lolita in Tehran," Azar Nafisi explores the complex relationship between literature and personal freedom. Through her experiences teaching Western literature to young women in Iran, she highlights how the oppressive regime stifles their ability to engage in genuine conversations. The narrative emphasizes that without the capacity for authentic dialogue, individuals struggle to develop tolerance, self-reflection, and empathy, vital components for a healthy society. Nafisi's memoir demonstrates that literature can...

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