In class we discussed why Caleb was telling his story. I like to think that it is because he needs his truth stated. In every society there is that someone who comes along and the changes the story. He is trying to give some concrete foundation of what his story is, what his truth is.
This question brings to mind another question: why do writers write books? Is it for the or the readers? is it to tell a story, a truth? is it to provide a world filled with romance, adventure, mysteries and murder which the reader would never encounter in real life. is it to impart some wisdom or knowledge to the reader? and why do we read books? is it for the stories, the characters and the action? do we read for leaser or to gain some knowledge?
It has come up in class several times that a piece of writing is only the writers till someone comes along and reads it, then it becomes the readers. The reader can find and take what they want from it. the piece belongs to the reader. in the same way i guess this blog belongs to you the readers. I ask that you judge lightly. And that the class belonged to those who attended, to us the students. I hope you all have a pleaent holiday season and wonderful next semesters filled with classes that you enjoy fore they belong to you.
