One of the things I have had a difficult time with in the past, is accepting that what a character said was a lie. I think authors don't tend to do that much in dialogue. When two characters are talking about something, they tend to answer truthfully and fully, unless they are a villainous character up to no good. But it seems as though general lies, told out of embarrassment, or impatience, or gloating, don't tend to be told very often.
I was just writing a scene in which a character was explaining how he would found it cowardly to send a man to the gallows, rather than face him in single combat. While the character believes that, he neglected to say that a part of him relishes in killing scumbags. I was on the verge of sharing that information out of reflex, when I realized I didn't have to. and I would never have to. the character could lie.
I think sometimes we only recognize lies in stories if they are told by traitors, or if the narrator or pov character reveals their deceit. But I think authors probably often allow characters to tell half truths, without the revelation; small lies that you really would only pick up on by rereading, or knowing the true personality of that character.
Alright, well that was short. but that's okay. Maybe a joke. One I heard a while back.
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says, "Does this taste funny to you?"
XD
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