Always Quote by Emma Tennant
“Quite a lot of people wanted me to write about my family, I suppose for fairly obvious reasons, and there was always something that would stop me, I thought they were asking me for the wrong motives.”
About This Quote
The author felt pressured to write about family, questioning the motives behind the request.
In simple terms: Family writing felt forced.
Clarify intent before sharing personal stories.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- memoir
- interview
- personal essay
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why might others want family stories?
- What motives are appropriate?