Books Quote by Garry Trudeau
“I can only try to keep the characters interesting; it's up to the readers to decide whether they're still relevant.”
About This Quote
Source Comic strip: Doonesbury, 1995
The creator strives to make characters engaging, leaving relevance decisions to readers, highlighting collaborative storytelling.
In simple terms: Readers decide character relevance.
Key Takeaway
Engage audiences and invite their input.
Themes
creativity
audience
relevance
storytelling
collaboration
Mood
interactive
thoughtful
Type
media
philosophical
When to use this quote
- comic conventions
- fan forums
- creative workshops
Key Concepts
media studies
literary theory
interactive art
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you keep characters fresh?
- What role should readers play in narrative?
A Different Perspective
May rely too much on audience feedback.
![“That's what makes characters interesting. If Sherlock [Holmes] had started out being a straightforward man, we wouldn't be talking about him now. If he became one, that would be interesting. But you have to give him somewhere to go, as [Conan] Doyle did.” quote by Mark Gatiss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1f4/mark-gatiss-10930_character_that-s-what-makes-characters-interesting_1540528.jpg)
