Character Quote by David Hare
“I never used to kill characters, because I thought killing characters was cheating.”
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.
Respect story rules.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- screenplay
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it justified to kill a character?
- How does this affect audience engagement?
Sometimes killing characters serves the plot.