Eliza Quote by Francesca Zappia
““ MirkerLurker: I thought the characters were the reason anyone read Monstrous Sea. rainmaker: You mean like, shipping? MirkerLurker: No, not shipping - shipping's great, and I do it all the time, but I mean... the characters themselves. The struggles they have to go through, and when you really love them, how much they affect you. When the characters are good, they make you care about everything else. That's why I draw them. It probably sounds dumb, but they're like real people to me. And this will probably sound worse, but sometimes I like them better than real people. I can empathize with characters. Real people are harder.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast episode with Francesca Zappia, 2023
Characters serve as emotional anchors, allowing deep empathy and personal connection that can surpass real‑world interactions.
In simple terms: Fictional characters can feel more relatable than real people.
Key Takeaway
Value the emotional insight characters provide.
Themes
empathy
fiction
identity
connection
Mood
reflective
nostalgic
Type
literary
personal
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- therapy
- personal reflection
- social media fandom
Key Concepts
character development
parasocial relationships
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we sometimes prefer fictional bonds?
- How can this preference affect real relationships?
A Different Perspective
Real people offer complexity that fiction may simplify.
