Broken Quote by Lidia Yuknavitch
“One path I've used a lot is to deeply and thoughtfully consider a trope or a tradition, and then set about taking it apart - but only in the service of a character or story that deserves it. Another path I often employ is to put form into "play" - to set it free from its ordinary constraints and let it be free-floating and broken-apart and rearranged.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Narrative, 2020
Deconstructing tropes or playing with form serves stories that merit such experimentation, enhancing depth and originality.
In simple terms: Break or play with story elements for meaningful narratives.
Key Takeaway
Use deconstruction or playful form to enrich storytelling.
Themes
creativity
storytelling
innovation
Mood
inquisitive
experimental
Type
literary
creative
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- novel drafting
- screenwriting
- teaching creative writing
Key Concepts
narrative theory
literary technique
Questions to Reflect On
- When does deconstruction enhance versus distract?
- How can playfulness maintain narrative coherence?
A Different Perspective
Risk alienating audiences if experimentation feels gratuitous.
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