As women, we get the message about how to be a good girl - how to be a good, pretty girl - from such an early age. Then, at the same time, we're told that well-behaved girls won't change the world or ever make a splash.
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The main relationship in the whole series was the one between the camera and Fleabag. I had to convince myself that whoever was watching on the other side of the camera was instantly complicit with Fleabag and instantly a friend of hers.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the intimate connection between a character and the audience, emphasizing the importance of viewer empathy.
In this quote, Phoebe Waller-Bridge discusses the dynamic relationship between the character Fleabag and the audience as seen through the camera lens. She suggests that the success of the character's journey relies on creating an immediate bond with viewers, making them feel like confidants and companions in Fleabag's experiences. This reveals the power of storytelling and the role of the audience in shaping the narrative.
Themes
FleabagAudienceEmpathyStorytellingRelationshipConnection
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a film analysis class to discuss character development.
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