That proves it's not by Shaw, because all Shaw's characters are himself: mere puppets stuck up to spout Shaw.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Shaw claims his characters are just mouthpieces for his own views because he puts himself in them.
- In plain terms
- All of Shaw's characters are just him talking.
- What can you take from it?
- Writers often project their own views onto their characters.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do authors hide in their books?
- Can characters be independent?
Another view
It dismisses the nuance possible in character development.
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