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“I think, when I write, one of the things that I'm really attempting to do is I'm attempting to humanize my characters.” quote by Jesmyn Ward
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“I think, when I write, one of the things that I'm really attempting to do is I'm attempting to humanize my characters.”

Jesmyn Ward

About This Quote

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

Writing aims to humanize characters, making them relatable and authentic.

In simple terms: The goal is to make characters feel human.

Key Takeaway

Focus on authentic character development.

Themes

character humanity writing empathy authenticity

Mood

empathetic intimate reflective

Type

creative literary psychological

When to use this quote

  • novel
  • screenplay
  • creative writing
  • workshop

Key Concepts

humanization storytelling character depth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you keep characters fresh?
  • What techniques reveal humanity?
A Different Perspective

Risk of cliché if not careful.

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