Asks Quote by Richard LaGravenese
“. . . I felt that making her one-dimensional would be an insult to the audience, and also not as interesting. All destructive people have an inner side to them, and the more three-dimentional your characters are on screen the more compassion you can open up in an audience . . .. To me, that involves the audience more, it stimulates them and asks more of them.”
About This Quote
Source Screenplay: The Last of the Mohicans (unproduced), 1998
Creating multidimensional characters adds depth and compassion, engaging audiences more than flat portrayals.
In simple terms: Complex characters engage audiences.
Key Takeaway
Develop layered characters for richer stories.
Themes
character depth
empathy
storytelling
Mood
thoughtful
creative
Type
literary
educational
When to use this quote
- film writing
- theatre
- novel drafting
- character workshops
Key Concepts
Narrative complexity
audience connection
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reveal hidden sides?
- What risks arise from overcomplicating characters?
A Different Perspective
Complexity can confuse if not balanced.
