The man is ugly, the man is evil, and the man is in love. This is gonna be an American classic.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A character described as ugly and evil who falls in love is a classic trope.
- In plain terms
- Ugly evil guy finds love is a classic story.
- What can you take from it?
- Love stories often break typical molds.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a classic story?
- Does love change evil?
Another view
This reduces complex characters to simple traits.
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