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July 15,2025
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The text you provided seems to be in Arabic. However, I will try to rewrite and expand it based on the English translation you might have intended.

The author is expressing that just as we often miss out on things, we also tend to receive what is said to us with a certain level of annoyance. People who love us and are pained when they see us in distress approach us, but we don't want to understand them. We push them away at a time when we are desperately seeking the comfort of a friend. This behavior of ours can have negative consequences on our relationships. We should learn to be more receptive and understanding of the people who care about us. Instead of brushing them aside, we should listen to what they have to say and try to see things from their perspective. By doing so, we can strengthen our bonds with them and find the support and comfort we need in difficult times.



04/10/2020
July 15,2025
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I love you as you are, with your sadness and worry, for I want to share your hardships with you, and not take you to any false kingdom of happiness.

You do not deserve life because you strive to flee from your hardships, because you are tired of facing your misfortunes and disappointments, pretending to live a false material life.

This profound statement makes us reflect on the true meaning of love and life. Love should not be about escaping difficulties but rather sharing and supporting each other through them. And life is not just about the pursuit of material things but also about facing and growing from our challenges.

We should learn to embrace our true selves and the difficulties that come our way, for it is through these experiences that we can truly understand and appreciate the beauty and value of life.
July 15,2025
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I have really liked it.

It has a good ending and a good reflection.

Yes, indeed, it makes one think, gentlemen.

This piece has managed to capture my attention from the very beginning.

The way it is written, with its engaging narrative and thought-provoking ideas, has left a lasting impression on me.

The ending, in particular, ties everything together neatly and provides a sense of closure.

It makes me wonder about various aspects of life and how we can apply the lessons learned from this story to our own experiences.

Overall, it is a great piece that I would highly recommend to others.

It is not only entertaining but also has the power to make us stop and think about the deeper meaning of things.

So, I encourage you all to give it a read and see for yourselves what it has to offer.

You might be surprised at how much it can触动 your heart and mind.
July 15,2025
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The first work of Buero Vallejo surprises me. Years after leaving high school, when I read it again, I confirm its meanings but also appreciate his talent, metaphors, and absolute mastery of dialogues. The final monologue of Carlos is still astonishing.


His use of language is so vivid and powerful that it brings the characters and the story to life. The metaphors he employs add depth and complexity to the narrative, making it a truly engaging and thought-provoking experience.


The dialogues are not only well-written but also flow naturally, as if the characters are having real conversations. This makes it easy for the reader to immerse themselves in the story and understand the relationships between the characters.


Overall, I am truly impressed by Buero Vallejo's first work and look forward to exploring more of his literature in the future.

July 15,2025
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We had to read this in Spanish for my Spanish class.

For all us non-native speakers, it was quite confusing. However, I could understand the implications and allusions to late-Francoism in Spain. The "non-seers" were the complacent citizens who were unaware of their oppression.

I think, and don't hold me to this as I was struggling to keep up most of the time, that the language and writing were beautiful. It was like Plato's Cave allegory, which is cool but also super depressing.

The whole play placed superiority on that carefully crafted intellectual depression. It seemed that the only truly intelligent and worldly people were those who had abandoned hope and optimism and believed everything was going to end in hellfire. So, why bother postponing the inevitable and be miserable now? They also believed that anyone who did not share this belief was stupid or not an intellectual equal.

I totally understand this viewpoint, but I think it's complete bs. It's the easy way out and the perfect excuse for bad behavior. I understand the importance of not being ignorant and knowing about the bad things happening in the world. But I also believe the main goal should be to live your life in ways that help yourself and others and make as many people happy as possible.

I believe the point of life is to enjoy it. While others may not agree, this play singularly focuses on the negative aspects of things. It starts with Ignacio being depressed and ends with Carlos and the rest being depressed. (Sorry, not really a spoiler as you can see it coming from a mile away. That's just the vibe with this play.)

Overall, it's a very good play with great writing, written by a very intelligent, cynical man.
July 15,2025
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The plot of this play has seemed original to me and its development, entertaining.

Although I haven't liked it as much as other works by Buero Vallejo, it poses very interesting questions and has made me reflect.

This drama presents a unique storyline that catches the audience's attention from the beginning. The way the story unfolds keeps the viewers engaged and interested.

Even though it may not be my favorite among Buero Vallejo's works, it still manages to raise thought-provoking issues.

These questions make the audience stop and think about various aspects of life, society, and human nature.

Overall, this play has its own charm and value, and it is definitely worth watching and reflecting on.
July 15,2025
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A work of existentialist theater from the perspective of blindness; its symbolism only enhances it. This unique piece of theater delves deep into the human condition, exploring themes such as isolation, meaninglessness, and the search for self. The use of blindness as a central motif adds an extra layer of complexity and depth to the narrative. It forces the audience to view the world through the eyes of the blind characters, experiencing their struggles and triumphs in a more profound way. The symbolism employed throughout the play further enriches the experience, representing abstract concepts and emotions in a tangible and vivid manner. Overall, this existentialist theater work offers a thought-provoking and engaging exploration of the human psyche, leaving a lasting impression on its viewers.

July 15,2025
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This notebook is quite cool. I don't care what Pedro said.

It really catches my eye with its unique design and features.

Maybe Pedro has his own opinion, but for me, this notebook is a great find.

I can use it to jot down my thoughts, ideas, and important notes.

Its pages are smooth and the binding is sturdy.

Whether I'm in class, at work, or just relaxing at home, this notebook will be by my side.

I don't let Pedro's words affect my enjoyment of this amazing notebook.

It's mine and I'm going to make the most of it.

July 15,2025
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This play by Spanish author Antonio Buero Vallejo was assigned in the Spanish conversation class I audited last semester. To attempt to stay in my professor's good graces (despite being an auditing graduate student), I actually kept up with the readings. It wasn't an easy read for me. My language ability is decent, but there is enough Spanish slang and enough unfamiliar vocabulary to send me flipping back to the back pages to study the notes every few lines.


Importantly, Vallejo was imprisoned in Spain under the rule of dictator Francisco Franco. This play was produced shortly after his release and is an interesting historical example for what it represents about this period in Spanish history and what Vallejo was able to sneak by the censors as he continued the artistic subversion that had already landed him in jail once.


The plot of the play centers on a school for the blind (other geographic information is pointedly absent). The school is led by a director, Don Pablo, and his wife, Doña Pepita, who both follow a positive methodology in their instruction, teaching their students to approach life with joy despite their condition. Don Pablo, consequentially, is blind and Doña Pepita is not. This dynamic sets up many significant dialogues about love and sight and all the various analogies you can draw regarding the two, and there are many.


The students at the center, older youths, are a pleasant bunch: Carlos, Elisa, Juana, and a half dozen others. All are friendly and the atmosphere of the center is upbeat until the arrival of Ignacio, the play's dark protagonist. Ignacio, unlike the other students, is not content to accept his blindness and he mocks the other students for their happy complacency. His presence upsets the balance of the Centro and rocks those in it so profoundly that the fact that these characters are slipping inevitably towards some gross or tragic resolution becomes obvious early on.


It's a great play. Tense, engaging, uncomfortable at times, and with great dramatic timing and flow. Favorite quotes below:


IGNACIO
¡Sí! ¡Ver! Aunque sé que es imposible, ¡ver! Aunque en este deseo se consuma estérilmente mi vida entera, ¡quiero ver! No puedo conformarme. No debemos conformarnos. ¡Y menos sonreír! Y resignarse con vuestra estúpida alegría de ciegos, ¡nunca! (Pausa.) Y aunque no haya ninguna mujer de corazón que sea capaz de acompañarme en mi calvario, marcharé solo, negándome a vivir resignado, ¡porque quiero ver!

CARLOS
Ignacio nos ha demostrado que la cordialidad y la dulzura son inútiles con él. Es agrio y despegado… ¡Esta enfermo! Responde a la Amistad con la maldad.

IGNACIO
Yo estaba a punto de llorar. ¡Sólo tenia quince años! Entonces me senté en un escalón y me puse a pensar. Intenté comprender por primera vez por qué estaba ciego y por qué tenía que haber ciegos. ¡Es abominable que la mayoriá de las personas, sin valer más que nosotros, gocen, sin mérito alguno, de un poder misterioso que emana de sus ojos y con el que pueden abrazarnos y clavarnos el cuerpo sin que podamos evitarlo!
July 15,2025
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“¡Yo defiendo ma vida! ¡La vida de todos nosotros, que tú amenazas! Porque quiero vivirla a fondo, cumplirla; aunque no sea pacífica ni feliz. Aunque sea dura y amarga. ¡Pero la vida sabe a algo, nos pide algo, nos reclama!” This powerful statement reflects the determination and passion within a person. Life is precious, and it is being threatened. The speaker refuses to let that happen. They are committed to living life to the fullest, even if it is not easy. Even if it is filled with hardships and bitterness. Because life has a meaning, it demands something from us, it calls for our response. We should all have the courage to defend our lives and strive to make the most of every moment.

July 15,2025
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I fell in love with this work in the first act.

I had never read anything like it before and the truth is that it was very interesting.

The story immediately captured my attention and held it throughout.

The characters were well-developed and the plot was engaging.

I found myself completely immersed in the world that the author had created.

Each scene was filled with detail and emotion, making it easy for me to picture in my mind.

I couldn't wait to turn the page and see what would happen next.

This work has truly left a lasting impression on me and I will definitely be recommending it to others.
July 15,2025
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A new student has arrived at a good school for the blind. However, this student has a rather negative attitude. He manages to make everyone lose their joy and confidence. He believes that what they have is all a lie and insists that they will never be able to be happy or lead a normal life.


This new student's words and actions have a significant impact on the other students. Their once bright and hopeful faces now seem clouded with doubt and sadness. They start to question their own abilities and future.


But perhaps this is also a test for them. Can they hold on to their inner strength and not be swayed by the negative influence? Only time will tell if they can find their way back to joy and confidence and prove the new student wrong.

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