"El teatro del absurdo estaba adquiriendo una nueva relevancia a medida que el movimiento anti-austeridad comenzaba en el contexto de la fractura económica global."
— Salman Rushdie
Simplified Meaning:
When times get tough and the economy is bad, people start to feel uneasy and question things. In these moments, a certain type of strange and funny theater called "Theatre of the Absurd" becomes popular again. This type of performance shows how life can seem pointless and confusing, often making people laugh at serious things. For example, during the Great Depression in the 1930s, people enjoyed watching comedies that poked fun at their difficult situation. Today, with many people protesting against government cuts and economic problems, this kind of theater is once more becoming appealing. The absurdity in these plays helps people see the silliness in the serious issues they're facing, and sometimes laughing at these tough times makes them a little easier to bear.
