Character Quote by Melissa Rosenberg
“I find Jessica Jones a much more interesting character to write for than Wonder Woman. Wonder Woman is so noble and heroic, and I don't find that as interesting as one who's really damaged and flawed and has post-traumatic stress disorder.”
About This Quote
Source TV Series: Jessica Jones (Marvel) interview
The writer finds flawed, damaged characters more compelling than idealized heroes, emphasizing depth over perfection.
In simple terms: Flawed heroes are more interesting.
Key Takeaway
Seek complexity in storytelling.
Themes
character development
flaws
psychology
heroism
Mood
intrigued
analytical
Type
critical
creative
When to use this quote
- comic book adaptations
- TV writing
- character arcs
Key Concepts
post‑traumatic stress
moral ambiguity
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do audiences gravitate toward imperfect protagonists?
- How does trauma shape narrative tension?
A Different Perspective
Idealized heroes may lack relatability.
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![“I'll get a nice little break, after doing Jessica Jones and Luke Cage. Whether I'm in [his show], I don't know, but there's The Defenders.” quote by Mike Colter](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d11/mike-colter-3338_break_i-ll-get-a-nice-little-break-after-doing_556230.jpg)
