No, the fault lies with the artists," Claire went on. "The writers, the singers, the tellers of tales. It's them that take the past and re-create it to their liking. Them that could take a fool and give you back a hero, take a sot and make him a king.
In "Dragonfly in Amber" by Diana Gabaldon, a character named Claire reflects on the role of artists in shaping narratives. She asserts that the responsibility for how stories are told and perceived rests with the creators, such as writers and singers. According to her, these artists have the power to transform ordinary figures into extraordinary ones, thereby altering our perception of history and character.
Claire emphasizes that it is the artists...
