Connotation Quote by Mohsin Hamid
“I think writing is a very political act. I think that any writer who says it's not, is simply a writer who is disavowing the political connotations of what they write.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, 2015
Writing inherently carries political weight; denying it ignores the influence of context and power.
In simple terms: Writing is political.
Acknowledge politics in writing.
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When to use this quote
- academic essays
- journalism
- fiction
- social media posts
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can a writer be truly apolitical?
- How does audience perception shape a text's politics?
Some topics may be neutral in intent.