Blondes make the best victims. They're like virgin snow that shows up the bloody footprints.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He observes that light-colored victims stand out more against violence.
- In plain terms
- Blondes are better for showing contrast in violent scenes.
- What can you take from it?
- Visual contrast enhances dramatic effect.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does appearance affect sympathy?
- What makes a visual scene striking?
Another view
This view objectifies characters for visual effect.
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