Young Writers Society

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This letter appears to be a personal message addressed to Sir Ian McKellen, praising his work in theatre and film and expressing empathy and understanding for the struggles he may have faced due to his sexuality. The writer also shares a personal experience of witnessing domestic violence in their childhood and acknowledges the importance of expressing emotions rather than suppressing them.

The tone of the letter is informal and friendly, with a touch of humor at the end. The language used is clear and easy to understand, and the writer shows sensitivity and compassion towards the struggles faced by Sir Ian and themselves.

Overall, the letter is well-written and conveys a heartfelt message of support and understanding.

Hi Fishr!

Elinor here to drop you a quick review on this letter. I did check out Love is Love quickly. Since that evidently was a real letter you sent to Ian McKellen, I wasn't sure if this one was fictionalized or not, since you have this listed in narrative short stories. It was a little bit unclear. I'm also unsure as to your reasoning for blanking out the names.

Dear —,

I have a little bit of upbringing with theatre plays and such.

When I watch Mr. — on stage or in film, it appears your eyes tell a different story.

It’s not your fault. It’s not your fault you could not tell your mom and dad about your true self. Guilt is a terrible weight to carry. It’s not your fault you were born the way you are. It’s hard to understand a past when so much is a blur and painful. It’s not your fault you were born into a generation when male homosexuality warranted a prison sentence. Hate is ignorance taught. It's not your fault for suppressing emotion. It is easier than letting grief take hold and cry.