Farce Quote by Katherine Paterson
“What I really want to do is to write a hilarious farce.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Great Gilly Hopkins, Katherine Paterson, 1978
The speaker longs to create comedic writing, seeking joy through humor and satire.
In simple terms: Desires to write funny plays.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humor in writing.
Themes
creativity
humor
writing
Mood
playful
aspirational
Type
literary
creative
When to use this quote
- playwriting
- stand‑up comedy
- improv workshops
Key Concepts
farce
satire
comedy
Questions to Reflect On
- What story would you tell to make people laugh?
- How does comedy serve truth?
A Different Perspective
Humor may mask deeper anxieties about seriousness.
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