A character is never the author who created him. It is quite likely, however, that an author may be all his characters simultaneously.

Summary

This quote suggests that characters in literature are distinct entities from the authors who create them. While authors have the ability to develop and shape characters, they also have the potential to embody aspects of each character they create. It implies that authors draw upon various facets of their own experiences, thoughts, and emotions to construct believable and relatable characters. Therefore, an author can inhabit and understand multiple characters simultaneously, even though these characters may possess unique qualities separate from the author's own identity.

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