Animal Quote by Katherine Dunn
“My lip curls in a snide reflex whenever I hear that a new novel is written from the point of view of a child or a monster, a lunatic or an animal. I immediately expect a nasty coyness of tone, cheesy artifice, the world through cardboard 3-D lenses.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Geek Love by Katherine Dunn, 1989
The speaker distrusts narratives told from non-human or extreme perspectives, fearing they will be gimmicky and shallow.
In simple terms: Skeptical of odd viewpoints.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about narrative voice.
Themes
skepticism
literature
voice
authenticity
bias
Mood
cautious
critical
reflective
Type
analytical
critical
When to use this quote
- Literary criticism
- reading diverse fiction
- writing from unconventional POVs
- teaching literature
- publishing decisions
Key Concepts
Narrative perspective
authorial intent
genre expectations
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you judge a story's merit beyond its narrator?
- Can bias limit appreciation of innovative storytelling?
A Different Perspective
May overlook genuine insight from unconventional narrators.
![“I have 50 or 60 pages on the [new] novel but I still expect to be a long time at it. It’s a theme that requires prayer and fasting to make it get anywhere. I manage to pray but am a very sloppy faster.” quote by Flannery O'Connor](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c60/flannery-o-connor-639_books_i-have-50-or-60-pages-on-the-new-novel-b_2463173.jpg)
