Character Quote by Sara Sheridan
“Very often the characters people respond to best have little parts of reality they can relate to.”
About This Quote
Source Article: Literary Review, 2021
People connect best with characters that reflect relatable fragments of reality.
In simple terms: Relatable parts draw audience in.
Create authentic, relatable characters.
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Type
When to use this quote
- film scripts
- novels
- marketing campaigns
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Which traits make a character universally relatable?
- How to balance realism with imagination?
Some audiences seek escapism over realism.