Character Quote by Jaume Cabre
“I take all my characters very seriously - the main, secondary, and supporting characters. Even if they only appear once, they still need to have their own life. Some characters are absent literally but at the same time very, very present.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Character Development, 2019
All characters, even minor ones, deserve depth; absent characters can still feel present.
In simple terms: Give every role substance.
Key Takeaway
Treat all characters with care.
Themes
writing
characterization
detail
Mood
thoughtful
creative
Type
literary
educational
When to use this quote
- screenwriting classes
- novel workshops
- game design
Key Concepts
narrative depth
storytelling technique
Questions to Reflect On
- When is a character “enough”?
- How to balance focus?
A Different Perspective
Too much detail can overwhelm narrative.
