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Quote by Joyce Carol Oates

“To choose the ideal voice for a character is to give a character an ardent and vivid life, to allow him or her to speak, rather than speaking for them, in an older style of omniscient narration.”

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Joyce Carol Oates

Joyce Carol Oates is a renowned American author born on June 16, 1938. Her works span various literary forms such as novels, poetry, and drama, known for her unique narrative techniques and profound thematic explorations. more

“If Shakespeare's great plays are variants of stories, even novels, you can see how each character is telling his story from his perspective; each is vying with the others for dominance, but in the end, in tragedy, most of these voices will die, to be replaced by the yet more vigorous voice of a younger generation.”

Ifs Ends Play Character Stories Dies Voice Novel Generations Perspective Tragedy Replaced Vigorous Dominance Younger Generation

Author:Joyce Carol Oates

“Shakespeare would seem to have been a person for whom the human voice/personality in all its splendid idiosyncrasy was absolutely enthralling.”

Humans Persons Has Beens Seems Voice Personality Splendid Human Voice Idiosyncrasies

Author:Joyce Carol Oates

“I fully understand that the African-American community has suffered from discrimination and that there are many wrongs that must still be made right.”

Made Stills Community Discrimination African American

Author:Donald Trump

“I promise you, I'm fake sometimes, but other times I'm like, dude sit down.”

Sometimes Promise Fake I Promise

Author:Terry Crews