Does it ever stop? The wanting you?" "Even when I've just left ye. I want you so much my chest feels tight and my fingers ache with wanting to touch ye again.
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People ask me why I write strong women, and I say, 'Well, I don't like stupid ones.' Who would want to read about weak and whiny women? Are they people who assume women are weak and whiny? If so, why do they think that?
Interpretation
What this quote means
Diana Gabaldon emphasizes the importance of strong female characters in literature.
In this quote, Diana Gabaldon defends her choice to write strong women, questioning societal assumptions that portray women as weak or whiny. She argues that literature should reflect the strength and complexity of women's experiences, challenging stereotypes and encouraging readers to value strong female characters.
Themes
Strong WomenLiteratureFeminismEmpowermentStereotypes
In practice
Example use cases
In discussions about character representation in films or books, this quote can highlight the need for strong female roles.
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