Try any goddam thing you like, no matter how boringly normal or outrageous. If it works, fine. If it doesn't, toss it. Toss it even if you love it.
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Poe was the first writer to write about main characters who were bad guys or who were mad guys, and those are some of my favorite stories.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Stephen King admires Edgar Allan Poe for portraying complex, flawed characters in his stories.
In this quote, Stephen King reflects on Edgar Allan Poe's pioneering role in literature, particularly in creating main characters who are morally ambiguous or psychologically troubled. King appreciates these narratives as they delve into the darker aspects of the human experience, revealing that stories featuring such characters can be incredibly engaging and thought-provoking.
Themes
Edgar Allan PoeComplex CharactersLiteratureFlawed CharactersDark Stories
In practice
Example use cases
During a literature class discussion, a teacher might use this quote to illustrate the evolution of character development in fiction.
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