I know that my tendency is to be linear, and I'm trying to…
“I know that my tendency is to be linear, and I'm trying to find ways to subvert that. And so in 'Bellocq's Ophelia' my device for subverting it was to tell the story and then to tell it again; it always circles back to this one moment, and it's not linear, but it's round in that way, and much of 'Native Guard' is like that.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
She seeks to break linear storytelling by looping narratives, creating circular structures that revisit pivotal moments.
In simple terms: She wants non‑linear, circular storytelling.
Key Takeaway
Experiment with circular narrative structures.
Themes
storytelling
structure
creativity
non‑linear
repetition
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
literary
educational
When to use this quote
- writing a novel
- teaching creative writing
- designing a screenplay
- structuring a memoir
Key Concepts
literary theory
narrative design
postmodernism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does repetition affect reader engagement?
- When is linear narrative more effective?
A Different Perspective
Circular form may confuse audiences seeking clear progression.