Character Quote by Leigh Bardugo
“We aren't always comfortable witnessing real frailty or vulnerability in our heroines, but I like characters who struggle, and doubt, and who don't always do the wise thing.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Six of Crows, Leigh Bardugo, 2015
The quote highlights a preference for flawed, vulnerable heroines who face struggle and doubt rather than always being wise.
In simple terms: Flawed heroines are compelling.
Key Takeaway
Embrace complexity in characters.
Themes
character development
vulnerability
flaws
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
literary
character study
When to use this quote
- reading fiction
- writing character sketches
- discussing media representation
Key Concepts
psychology
humanism
narrative tension
Questions to Reflect On
- How does vulnerability make a heroine relatable?
- What value does doubt bring to storytelling?
A Different Perspective
Characters who never make mistakes can feel unrealistic.
