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“You want everyone to be a full character. No one is just evil, or very few people are, hopefully. They're characters, so you want to flush them out. You've got to show all sides of them. There is definitely an antagonistic relationship between guards and prisoners, and I do think it flares up.” quote by Jenji Kohan
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“You want everyone to be a full character. No one is just evil, or very few people are, hopefully. They're characters, so you want to flush them out. You've got to show all sides of them. There is definitely an antagonistic relationship between guards and prisoners, and I do think it flares up.”

Jenji Kohan

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Characters should be fully developed, showing both good and bad traits.

In simple terms: Show all sides of people.

Key Takeaway

Create nuanced characters.

Themes

character development empathy complexity

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

instructional creative

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • acting
  • storytelling

Key Concepts

narrative depth human psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What hidden traits do you overlook?
  • How does balance affect audience connection?
A Different Perspective

Complexity can slow plot pacing.

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