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Obligation Quote by Neil Gaiman

“We have the right, and the obligation, to tell old stories in our own ways, because they are our stories.” quote by Neil Gaiman
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“We have the right, and the obligation, to tell old stories in our own ways, because they are our stories.”

Neil Gaiman

About This Quote

Source Interview: 2019, The Guardian, “Neil Gaiman on Storytelling”

We must retell traditional narratives using our personal perspectives, as they belong to us.

In simple terms: Tell old stories in our own way.

Key Takeaway

Own the narrative.

Themes

identity storytelling culture

Mood

reflective empowering

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • writing workshops
  • family oral histories
  • community theater
  • educational curricula

Key Concepts

authorship cultural appropriation personal voice

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does personal perspective enrich a story?
A Different Perspective

May personal bias distort the original meaning?

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