"I think I would much rather push the boundaries of the degradation that the characters face"
- Dave Rowntree
About this Quote
Dave Rowntree's quote recommends that he has an interest in checking out the depths of human suffering and degradation. He is recommending that he would rather push the boundaries of what characters can experience in terms of degradation, rather than just accept the status quo. This might be translated as a desire to explore the darker aspects of humanity, and to challenge the audience to challenge hard subjects. It might also be seen as a call to action, to push the boundaries of what is appropriate in terms of the treatment of characters in literature and movie. By pressing the borders of degradation, Rowntree is recommending that we can produce a more significant and effective story, one that is more reflective of the truths of life. Eventually, Rowntree's quote is a call to action, to challenge the status quo and to check out the depths of human suffering and destruction.
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