Mmastodon CultureTheatre first seen 21 h ago, last 1 h ago, peak #1
Young actress turns down shared role, loses theatre part
Original: "Resist much, obey little." — Walt Whitman, "To the States," Leaves of Grass, 1860 A girl earned a part, was offered hal
A girl earned a role in a theatre production, was instead offered half of someone else's part, refused, and lost her place in the show. The story is being shared alongside Walt Whitman's line "Resist much, obey little" from Leaves of Grass, with the framing that she stood her ground rather than accept a diminished offer, and encouragement not to keep your head down.
Why now: The story is resonating as a small act of principle and self-respect, framed through Whitman's words about resistance.
Walt WhitmanLeaves of GrassTo the States
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 16 snapshots from 21 h ago to 1 h ago.
Evidence
- "Resist much, obey little." — Walt Whitman, "To the States," Leaves of Grass, 1860 A girl earned a part, was offered half of someone else's, said no, and lost the show. Four words of Whitman. One word from her. Na cùm do cheann sìos — don't keep your head down. Where are you… · wendythedruid@thistleandmoss.org · 3
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