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“With all the main characters that I write, it's always very important to me that they have good and bad aspects of their personality. It's important to me that they're complicated and that they're human.” quote by Jesmyn Ward
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“With all the main characters that I write, it's always very important to me that they have good and bad aspects of their personality. It's important to me that they're complicated and that they're human.”

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.

She values characters who embody both virtues and flaws, making them realistic and relatable.

In simple terms: Complex characters feel human.

Key Takeaway

Embrace nuance in character creation.

Themes

character development humanity complexity

Mood

thoughtful introspective

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • novel writing
  • screenwriting
  • role‑playing games

Key Concepts

psychology morality conflict

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance flaws and strengths?
  • What makes a character relatable?
A Different Perspective

Over‑complexity can confuse audiences.

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