3 Quotes About Deus Ex Machina

A “deus ex machina” is a plot device in which a character, usually at the end of a play, novel, or film, performs some action that solves all the problems, or conflicts, that have arisen in the story. The term comes from the Latin phrase “divine intervention”, and often refers to an external force, person or thing that comes into the story and resolves it. This is a classic example of how life can throw you curveballs when you least expect it. Life can throw so many unexpected hurdles at us that sometimes we feel like our world is crumbling around us Read more

But there are also times when things get so bad that we think it’s all over. But there are always moments when all of our problems are suddenly resolved and we can breathe again… And these deus-ex-machina quotes will show you how to recognize your own moments of deus ex machina and make them work for you!

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I am not a fan of the magical quick fix in any fiction, including fantasy, scifi and comic books. Unless Dr. Who is involved, and then only because we get to use the phrase 'Timey-wimey wibbliness' which, I'm sure you'll agree, there are not enough occasions to drop into ordinary adult conversation. Chris Dee
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Deus ex machina not only erases all meaning and emotion, it's an insult to the audience. Each of us knows we must choose and act, for better or worse, to determine the meaning of our lives... Deus ex machina is an insult because it is a lie. Robert McKee