Attractive Quote by Pauline Collins
“I think goodness is very powerful, but often evil is made more attractive in films. It's a challenge to make goodness appealing.”
About This Quote
Source Panel Discussion: Portraying Morality in Film, 2019
Goodness is powerful but often less appealing than evil on screen; making virtue attractive is a creative challenge.
In simple terms: Goodness is strong but less cinematic than evil.
Key Takeaway
Find compelling ways to depict moral characters.
Themes
morality
cinema
character appeal
Mood
inspirational
critical
Type
film
ethics
When to use this quote
- screenwriting
- film direction
- character development
Key Concepts
storytelling
ethical dilemmas
Questions to Reflect On
- What narrative tools make virtue compelling?
- Can moral stories be both entertaining and uplifting?
A Different Perspective
Audiences may still gravitate toward anti‑heroes.
