I wouldn't think of my characters' moralities at all. And…
“I wouldn't think of my characters' moralities at all. And I think I identify fully with every main character I've written about and would say that I am them pretty much. So in terms of that I don't think I'm similar to Bret Easton Ellis .”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The author distances himself from moral analysis of characters, emphasizing deep identification with them, and rejects comparisons to Bret Easton Ellis.
In simple terms: He feels his characters are extensions of himself, not moral studies.
Key Takeaway
Identify with your creations fully.
Themes
character immersion
author identity
literary comparison
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
creative
literary
When to use this quote
- literary criticism
- genre expectations
- author branding
Key Concepts
writing process
creative empathy
authorial voice
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you see your characters as separate from yourself?
- How does identifying with characters shape your writing?
A Different Perspective
Comparisons can be useful for context.