Books Quote by Jaume Cabre
“The reader has information about the characters that the characters themselves don't have. We all have our secret sides. Even I come to understand things about the characters only through the writing process, as I am going along.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Literary discussion, 2020
The writer knows hidden aspects of characters that the characters are unaware of, revealing secret sides through the writing process.
In simple terms: Writers see characters' hidden sides.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the unknown in storytelling.
Themes
creativity
self‑discovery
character development
Mood
introspective
curious
Type
reflective
analytical
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- screenwriting
- character analysis
- creative workshops
Key Concepts
narrative insight
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your awareness of hidden sides shape your writing?
- Can you trust your intuition over the text?
A Different Perspective
The writer may project personal biases onto characters, limiting objectivity.
