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And that's why people read comics, to get away from the way life works, which is quite cruel and unheroic and ends in death.
Grant Morrison
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Interpretation

What this quote means

People turn to comics as an escape from the harsh realities of life.

In this quote, Grant Morrison reflects on the power of comics as a medium that provides an escape from the often cruel and unheroic nature of reality. He suggests that readers seek solace in fantastical stories where heroes triumph, contrasting the comic world with the inevitable hardships and mortality faced in real life.

Themes

ComicsEscapeRealityLifeDeathFantasy

In practice

Example use cases

In a speech about creativity and imagination, one could quote this to emphasize the importance of fiction in coping with life's hardships.

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