Averageness Quote by Douglas Coupland
“Characters in a book are very much like personalities divvied up within a family. In the end, it all averages out to a sort of overall averageness.”
About This Quote
The quote likens characters in a novel to family members, suggesting they together form an overall average personality.
In simple terms: Characters resemble family traits, creating a collective whole.
Key Takeaway
Notice how diverse traits blend.
Themes
literature
psychology
family
Mood
analytical
curious
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- reading groups
- creative writing
- psychological study
Key Concepts
Character analysis
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do individual traits stand out?
- What does the 'average' reveal about storytelling?
A Different Perspective
The analogy may ignore individual character depth.
