The job of the art is to really convey and support that…
“The job of the art is to really convey and support that empathetic response. I always try to find where the character is mushy, and then bring that to the forefront.”
About This Quote
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Art should evoke empathy by highlighting characters’ vulnerabilities.
In simple terms: Show characters’ soft spots.
Bring emotional depth to the forefront.
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Type
When to use this quote
- theatre
- film
- novel writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Which character’s vulnerability moved you most?
- How can you balance empathy with narrative tension?
Risk of melodrama.