Own Quote by Harold Pinter
“Political theatre presents an entirely different set of problems. Sermonising has to be avoided at all cost. Objectivity is essential. The characters must be allowed to breathe their own air. The author cannot confine and constrict them to satisfy his own taste or disposition or prejudice.”
About This Quote
Political drama should avoid preaching; it must stay objective, letting characters exist independently without the author imposing bias.
In simple terms: Play should let characters breathe, not be forced by the writer.
Key Takeaway
Maintain neutrality and let characters speak for themselves.
Themes
politics
theatre
objectivity
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
theoretical
instructional
When to use this quote
- stage production
- scriptwriting
- political satire
- public discourse
Key Concepts
authorial restraint
character autonomy
bias
Questions to Reflect On
- .Can a playwright stay truly neutral?
- What risks arise when bias is ignored?
A Different Perspective
Total objectivity may be impossible; personal perspective see.
