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“In general, I've found female protagonists more intriguing to work with than males. I cherish women and have always preferred their company, reveling in their perfumes, their contours, their finer-grained sensibilities, lunar intuitions, nurturing instincts and relatively unfettered…” quote by Tom Robbins
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“In general, I've found female protagonists more intriguing to work with than males. I cherish women and have always preferred their company, reveling in their perfumes, their contours, their finer-grained sensibilities, lunar intuitions, nurturing instincts and relatively unfettered emotions--although I'm certainly not unaware that there are plenty of neurotic, uptight, stupid women in the world.”

Tom Robbins

About This Quote

Source Interview: The New Yorker, 1998

The author prefers female protagonists for their nuanced emotional depth and intuition, acknowledging not all women fit this ideal.

In simple terms: Women are seen as more emotionally rich and intuitive, though not universally so.

Key Takeaway

Value diverse perspectives, but avoid stereotypes.

Themes

gender characterization preference stereotype intuition

Mood

reflective critical thoughtful

Type

analytical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • writing workshops
  • character development
  • diverse casting
  • gender studies
  • storytelling

Key Concepts

feminist critique psychology literary analysis

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do personal biases affect creative choices?
  • Can male characters be equally nuanced?
A Different Perspective

May overlook individual differences and reinforce gender clichés.

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