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"What is a Writer's Duty? Finally Philosophical" by CLMathew To provide a view of the slant of light through the drapes? Or the shadow at the crack of the door? Or is it to illuminate that which few have seen, and confuse that which many have seen? Or is it to tow the line and follow in the footsteps of the fathers? To make the next logical contribution? Or is it to reveal just how stark raving crazy things seem sometimes, on the outside chance that you are not the only one with these perceptions, which means you aren't so crazy after all? Or is it to reveal the unadulterated truth, down to the crumbling corner of the fence? Or is it to let some of the tints, from your rose or blue or multi-colored glasses color the words? Is it to color with a new crayon? Is this perhaps the writer's ultimate duty? To contribute that uniquely terrifying vision which is yours alone? 1997 by Christina Mathew. All rights reserved.