About Quote by Yann Martel
“I like using animals because they help suspend my reader's disbelief. We have certain ideas about dentists. We don't have many ideas about rhinoceros dentists.”
About This Quote
Using animals as characters helps readers accept fantastical scenarios, especially when familiar concepts are subverted.
In simple terms: Animals make strange ideas believable.
Key Takeaway
Employ animal characters to ease suspension of disbelief.
Themes
creativity
fantasy
storytelling
Mood
playful
imaginative
Type
fiction
creative writing
When to use this quote
- children's literature
- novels
- film
- marketing
Key Concepts
literary technique
anthropomorphism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do animal protagonists affect audience empathy?
- When is it better to use human characters?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on animals may limit realism.
