“A writer's job is to give testimony, to bear witness to an age and the legacies of those who inhabit it.”
— Mario Vargas Llosa
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Writers have a special role in society. Their task is to record what happens during their lifetime and tell the stories of the people living through those events. Imagine a journalist writing about a historic event like the moon landing. They don't just report the facts; they capture the excitement, the challenges, and the feelings of people at that time. This helps future generations understand what it was like to live during that moment. A writer makes sure important stories and lessons from the past aren't forgotten. By doing so, they connect different times and ensure that the experiences and contributions of people are remembered and learned from.
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