Things that bring out your emotions are what should be in…
“Things that bring out your emotions are what should be in theaters and in books. That's what art is. It makes you feel things.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Emotions should drive theater and literature; art's purpose is to evoke feeling.
In simple terms: Art must evoke emotion.
Create emotionally resonant works.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- playwriting
- novel writing
- film production
- therapy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance emotion with technique?
- What emotions do you find hardest to portray?
Overemphasis on emotion may neglect craft.