Playwright Kwame Kwei Armah discusses the challenges of dating multiple people and recommends E-Harmony. He also talks about African descent representation in Shakespeare's works and how love goes beyond appearance.
Kwame Kwei Armah's most inspiring piece of Shakespeare is a speech from Othello's Act 1 Scene 3.
The narrator's experience with Othello emphasized that love extends beyond physical appearance and is influenced by one's personality and journey.
Deep dives
Dating Multiple People at the Same Time
In a recent dating diaries report, E-Harmony found that 45% of Gen Z singles are comfortable dating more than one person simultaneously. While this approach is acceptable when honesty is maintained, it can become exhausting always searching for a special connection.
Love Going Beyond Aesthetics
The podcast discusses a personal experience with Shakespeare's play 'Othello' and its impact on understanding love. At the age of 19, the narrator was struck by the idea that love extends beyond physical appearance, emphasizing the significance of one's personality, experiences, and journey. The realization resonated with the narrator, highlighting that people can fall in love with others based on the challenges they have faced and the stories they tell.
Playwright Kwame Kwei Armah chooses a speech from Othello (Act 1 Sc 3)as the piece of Shakespeare which has inspired him most. Peformed by Don Warrington. Broadcast on Radio 3.
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