Between Quote by Siri Hustvedt
“There is a difference between using a made-up name and using real people as pseudonyms. People are not costumes you can wear. They are flesh and blood.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Shallows by Nicholas Carr, 2010
Names shape identity; using fictional names is creative, but real people deserve respect and cannot be reduced to costumes.
In simple terms: Treat real people with dignity, not as props.
Respect individuals' humanity over convenience.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- media creation
- academic writing
- social media
- advertising
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance authenticity with privacy?
- When is it acceptable to fictionalize real people?
May limit artistic freedom in satire.