Back Quote by Paul Darrow
“If he is a ghost, then it's very disappointing for me, because he is banished in the story, and that could mean that he won't be coming back, and that would be terrible, wouldn't it?”
About This Quote
Source TV Series: Blake's 7, episode "The Keeper", 1979
The speaker feels disappointment that a character's ghostly absence suggests a final, undesirable ending.
In simple terms: Ghost absence feels disappointing.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty in narratives.
Themes
disappointment
expectation
storytelling
Mood
melancholy
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- watching TV shows
- reading fiction
- discussing plot twists
Key Concepts
Narrative closure
character arcs
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you hope for the character's return?
- How do you cope with unresolved storylines?
A Different Perspective
Not all story endings can satisfy every viewer.
