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“I never used to kill characters, because I thought killing characters was cheating.” quote by David Hare
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“I never used to kill characters, because I thought killing characters was cheating.”

David Hare

About This Quote

The writer avoided killing characters, feeling it would be cheating, highlighting respect for narrative integrity.

In simple terms: Avoid killing characters to stay fair.

Key Takeaway

Respect story rules.

Themes

creative ethics storytelling integrity

Mood

thoughtful ethical

Type

literary reflective

When to use this quote

  • novel writing
  • screenplay

Key Concepts

fiction writing character development

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is it justified to kill a character?
  • How does this affect audience engagement?
A Different Perspective

Sometimes killing characters serves the plot.

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