I don't do a comic book thinking there is a movie. I just want it to be as good a comic book as it can be.
Frank MillerRead
The larger-than-life thing is definitely what I'm after. I've always drawn dark stories. Occasionally, I'll try a perfect hero, but it's a real stretch for me. I like 'em warts and all, and obsessive and weird.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects the author's preference for complex and flawed characters in storytelling.
Frank Miller expresses his artistic inclination towards creating larger-than-life narratives that feature imperfect, deeply flawed characters. He finds more authenticity and richness in stories that explore the darker aspects of humanity, emphasizing that perfection is not only difficult to achieve but may also lack the depth and relatability that flawed characters bring to the narrative.
Themes
CharactersStorytellingFlawsArtCreativity
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Example use cases
This quote can be used during a panel discussion about character development in literature.
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Hell's waking up every goddamn day and not even knowing why you're here.
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You can't have virtue without sin. What I'm after is having my characters' virtues defined by how they operate in a very sinful environment. That's how you test people.
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