Class Quote by Jesmyn Ward
“I feel like the kind of people I write about are the kind of people I grew up with, the families that I know in my community. Most everyone is working-class, and there are some intact families, but a lot of families aren't.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Evening Hour, Jesmyn Ward, 2020
The author reflects that her characters mirror the working‑class families of her own community, both intact and broken.
In simple terms: Her stories come from her own community’s families.
Key Takeaway
Write from lived experience.
Themes
class
family
community
identity
literature
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
narrative
personal
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- screenwriting
- community outreach
Key Concepts
social realism
generational trauma
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your background shape your storytelling?
- Can you portray families you haven’t lived with?
A Different Perspective
It may limit perspective to a single socioeconomic view.
