End Quote by Jenny Han
“I think, generally, romantic stories end with people together. But I'd like a story that ends, like, hopefully but not necessarily neatly.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing romance narratives, 2023
Romantic stories often end with couples together, but the speaker prefers endings that are hopeful yet not neatly resolved.
In simple terms: Hopeful but ambiguous endings are desired.
Embrace uncertainty while staying hopeful.
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When to use this quote
- novel writing
- screenwriting
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes an ambiguous ending satisfying?
- How can hope persist without a tidy resolution?
Not all audiences accept unresolved conclusions.