Rylie DuVal Dr. Bob CCE 110 31 April 2024 Skepticism Towards Subjective Truths Throughout history, we can see a reliance on objective truths being set in place by those in authoritative roles. The role of objective truth became a source of power as rulers used these truths to keep them from challenging authority. As history progressed, a shift towards personal interpretations and opinions began to occur. With this shift, the concept of subjective truths became more relied on, which allowed the power of interpretations of the world to become a source of truth. As a result, the foundation of one’s truth was heavily constructed by their cultural and social environment, highlighting the need for skepticism toward one’s interpretations to navigate the misconceptions of subjective material. The earliest piece that showcased a shift into more subjective thinking was from The…show more content… This forces the reader to determine if simply listening to one interpterion is enough to determine one’s truth. In Morrison’s “Recitatif”, the reliance on one’s mere interpretations when recalling history is challenged. This text values subjective thinking, like the Wife and “Frankenstein”, but offers other arguments upon our interpretations. Instead of just using our interpretations to understand the current world around us, we must remain skeptical towards our subjective truths regarding history. This story was written in the 20th Century and narrates the lives of two women, Roberta and Twyla. Throughout the course of the story, Twyla and Roberta are forced to recall past events and struggle when their interpretations of the past are contrasting. The two women in the story seem to disagree most about another character, Maggie. This disagreement stems from the experience that happened to Maggie, and more importantly, her skin
