--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: 'Castle' isn't really affected…" description: "\"'Castle' isn't really affected emotionally by murder. He's thrilled about, 'Oh, my God, I wonder how this happened?'\" — Nathan Fillion" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d71/nathan-fillion-3284_affected_castle-isn-t-really-affected-emotionally_374824.jpg" --- # 'Castle' isn't really affected emotionally by murder. He's… ![“'Castle' isn't really affected emotionally by murder. He's thrilled about, 'Oh, my God, I wonder how this happened?'” quote by Nathan Fillion](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d71/nathan-fillion-3284_affected_castle-isn-t-really-affected-emotionally_374824.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d71/nathan-fillion-3284_affected_castle-isn-t-really-affected-emotionally_374824.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d71/nathan-fillion-3284_affected_castle-isn-t-really-affected-emotionally_374824.jpg) > “'Castle' isn't really affected emotionally by murder. He's thrilled about, 'Oh, my God, I wonder how this happened?'” [Nathan Fillion](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nathan-fillion/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The character 'Castle' is emotionally detached from murder, reacting with curiosity rather than horror. **In simple terms:** Castle is curious, not emotionally affected by murder. Key Takeaway Notice how some view violence analytically. Themes detachment curiosity violence perception Mood analytical detached Type critical observational When to use this quote - crime drama viewing - writing crime scenes - media critique Key Concepts psychology of media character analysis Questions to Reflect On - Why does curiosity replace horror? - What impact does this have on viewers? 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