Refusing to Joke Speaks Volumes

Even a lack of humor can be a vital narrative tool.

Using sarcasm in dialogue or observational humor from an omniscient narrator can be helpful when telling a story. But the opposite can also be true.

The lack of laughter and silliness can hint at many vital aspects of a story or give critical insight into a character. And in this post, I’ll be focusing on how the unwillingness to participate in joking c…