Character Quote by Jennifer Egan
“But I always need to identify with a character to write about him or her - and by 'identify,' I mean see the world through that person's eyes and have a strong sense of the inner logic of their acts and decisions, wacky or wrongheaded though they might be. In that sense, I think there's some of me in all of them.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2015
Writers must inhabit their characters fully, seeing the world through their eyes to capture authentic motives.
In simple terms: Deep character empathy creates authentic stories.
Key Takeaway
Practice seeing through others' perspectives.
Themes
empathy
creativity
character development
Mood
analytical
inquisitive
Type
instructional
philosophical
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- screenwriting
- character study
Key Concepts
psychology
narrative technique
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain your own voice?
- When does identification hinder objectivity?
A Different Perspective
Over‑identification may blur personal boundaries.
