Demon Quote by Elizabeth Ashley
“drama is made up of what people most fear and deny in themselves. The taboos. The secrets. The devils and the demons. The only reason they let us live, I suppose, is because somebody has to confront what those things are like and tell other people about them.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Acting, 1998
Drama reflects humanity’s deepest fears and hidden truths, confronting taboo subjects.
In simple terms: Stories expose hidden fears.
Key Takeaway
Use art to explore uncomfortable truths.
Themes
fear
taboos
truth
expression
Mood
reflective
provocative
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- theatre
- film
- writing
- therapy
Key Concepts
psychology
mythology
Questions to Reflect On
- Which fear do you avoid most?
- How can confronting it empower others?
A Different Perspective
Confronting taboos can cause backlash.
