Children Quote by Connie Willis
“Shakespeare put no children in his plays for a reason," Sir Godfrey muttered, glaring at Alf and Binnie. "You're forgetting the Little Prince," Polly reminded him. "Who he had the good sense to kill off in the second act," snapped Sir Godfrey.”
About This Quote
The passage humorously critiques the omission of children from classic narratives, suggesting that their exclusion is a deliberate, perhaps misguided, artistic choice.
In simple terms: Children are often omitted from classic plays.
Key Takeaway
Excluding children can limit narrative depth.
Themes
Narrative structure
Character inclusion
Literary criticism
Humor
Adaptation
Mood
Wry
Playful
Critical
Type
Literary critique
Humorous observation
When to use this quote
- Analyzing classic literature
- Teaching drama classes
- Writing modern adaptations
Key Concepts
Playwriting
Character development
Audience expectation
Practical Applications
- Developing inclusive scripts
- Reevaluating canonical works
Questions to Reflect On
- Why might playwrights avoid child characters?
- How does their presence change a story?
