You'll be on your way up! You'll be seeing great sights! You'll join the high fliers who soar to high heights.
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I start drawing, and eventually the characters involve themselves in a situation. Then in the end, I go back and try to cut out most of the preachments.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects the organic process of creativity where characters develop within a narrative, and the focus is on storytelling rather than moral lessons.
Dr. Seuss emphasizes the natural evolution of characters and stories in the creative process. He suggests that as he begins to draw and write, the characters find themselves in intriguing situations, leading to a story that unfolds its own moral organically, rather than being forced upon the audience. This indicates a preference for authentic storytelling over didacticism.
Themes
CreativityStorytellingCharactersNarrativeDrawing
In practice
Example use cases
In a workshop on drawing for kids, this quote could inspire them to let their characters guide the story.
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