The scene seemed frozen in time, both inside and outside the play. Everyone stared blankly at the young man lying in the middle of the artificial snow. They knew it was all fake, yet their hearts felt tightly gripped by an invisible hand, making it hard to breathe.
Sometimes, that's how it is. People think that sadness must be expressed through tears and that a tragic plot is only successful if it makes the audience cry. But in reality, it's not like that.
What does it mean when tears flow before words are spoken? Such a scene makes one marvel at how deep the sorrow and longing must be to reach that point. But at this moment, no one feels like crying, although they are in immense discomfort.
Tears? There's no need for tears; they should be glad.
