Quote by John Green

We don't tend to write about disease in fiction - not just teen novels but all American novels - because it doesn't fit in with our idea of the heroic romantic epic. There is room only for sacrifice, heroism, war, politics and family struggle.

We don't tend to write about disease in fiction - not just t

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This quote suggests that American novels, including teen novels, often prioritize themes such as sacrifice, heroism, war, politics, and family struggle over the depiction of disease in fiction. The author implies that the portrayal of disease is not aligned with the prevalent notion of the heroic romantic epic. Disease, which could bring vulnerability, emotions that challenge heroism, and themes of personal struggle, does not fit the perceived heroic narrative commonly found in American literature.

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