Available Quote by Theresa Rebeck
“As a writer, I have always considered it my job to describe the world as I know it; to struggle toward whatever portion of the truth is available to me,”
About This Quote
Source Interview: "Writing the World", 2021
She sees writing as a duty to portray reality and pursue truth wherever possible.
In simple terms: Writing aims to reveal truth.
Write honestly and seek truth.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Journalism
- fiction
- memoir
- documentary
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide what truth to present?
- Can any narrative be fully objective?
Truth can be elusive and biased.