Attitude Quote by Samuel R. Delany
“I want to read about a character doing something fairly quiet where I can picture who the character is, and what their attitude towards the world is - which I'm a lot more interested in than what they do under the pressure of a gunfight.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Literary discussion, 2015
He prefers quiet character studies over action‑driven plots to understand attitude.
In simple terms: He likes calm character focus more than gunfights.
Key Takeaway
Seek stories that reveal inner worlds.
Themes
character
introspection
storytelling
Mood
thoughtful
curious
Type
literary
analytical
When to use this quote
- reading choices
- writing style
- character analysis
Key Concepts
narrative focus
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does quiet reveal about a character?
- How does setting influence attitude?
A Different Perspective
May miss excitement of conflict.
