Real people Quote by Francesca Zappia
““...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 "The Art of Storytelling", 2023
The speaker values fictional characters for their emotional depth and relatability, often feeling more connection to them than to real people.
In simple terms: Fictional characters can feel more real than actual people.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the power of narrative empathy.
Themes
empathy
creativity
fiction
Mood
reflective
nostalgic
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- reading clubs
- therapy sessions
- creative brainstorming
Key Concepts
character development
psychology
identification
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance empathy for characters with real-life relationships?
- What does this say about your social needs?
A Different Perspective
Fiction may oversimplify complex human behavior.
