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-As readers we come across many details in literature that hole significance, however the common reader usually misses the deeper

Literature; it has compelled us, entertained us, educated us, and drove us to madness. It has served as life instruction, by using the characters as the lesson plan. It is sometimes blunt, sometimes ugly, and in Truman Capote’s case, is so gruesome that we do not dare forget it.

But I also disagree with him because we should gain knowledge; we should examine everything. I do not think there is anything wrong with reading imaginative literature because it enriches our lives. Reading fiction helps to stimulate imaginations. Advances in science and technology may not have culminated to our current knowledge base if people did not exercise their creativity, creativity that is gained by reading what other

Somebody's novel can have “echoes or refutations” of a book they have never read before.

My favorite passage is from How To Read Literature Like A Professor: A Lively And Entertaining Guide To Reading Between The Lines. In chapter four, page twenty-four, Foster states, "as you read it may pay to remember this: there's no such thing as a wholly original work of literature." This is my favorite passage because the author is trying to allude that all works of art and literature are somehow connected; whether it be because of the setting or the descriptions of the characters. Foster is saying that there are influences everywhere; that no story is ever just made up on the spot without some type of influence like a conversation or just a simple smile. This passage has taught me an abundance of things. It has taught me that many authors,

An intriguing point in this chapter is that Frye proposes that literature is neither real nor unreal. Literature has been around seemingly forever, however, distinguishing between the “real” literature and the “unreal” would serve as the key concept to this chapter. Literature is real because since it is directly derived from human experience. This makes

Foster keeps the reader interested in reading. He broadened my horizon on the variety of fantastic novels that the world has to offer. He hints that there are millions of other things to discover about novels, secrets hidden in the code of words, and it is up to the readers to crack it. It was a great way to end a great novel.

For example, Guy Montag’s sense of curiosity develops when he meets Clarisse McClelan. The knowledge she has about life and the mature nature she has intrigues Montag. His curiosity shines through even more when he first meets the woman who is willing to be burned with her books. He starts to wonder if there may be something worth reading in books if it had that strong of an impact to a reader. He ponders the thought that the chief may be wrong about books being “horrible” and “useless.”

Foster’s ability to dissect and analyze different novels are demonstrated in each chapter. He describes symbolism and allusion within the most well-known books. Biblical references are incorporated almost everywhere in literature. Foster explains every culture and religion has influenced each novel. “Still, no matter what your religious beliefs, to get the most out of

There were authors who will write about literature and their work would be looked as if it had an influence on science. Derrida and Kuhn’s were a big influence on English professor because they open one mind that literature does not have essence and that literary criticism is not science. The author also believes that people outside the profession are not interested in literature and

“It is through literature that we learn about life. Through literature we profit from the experiences of others, comparing them with our own.” - Bob Cameron

As the era of literature slowly declines, the expert critiques and praise for literature are lost. Previously, novels were bursting at the seams with metaphors, symbolism, and themes. In current times, “novels” are simply short stories that have been elaborated on with basic plot elements that attempt to make the story more interesting. Instead of having expert critical analysis written about them, they will, most likely, never see that, as recent novels have nothing to analyze. Even books are beginning to collect dust, hidden away and forgotten, attributing to the rise of companies such as Spark Notes. An author deserves to have his work praised, no matter how meager and the masses should have the right to embrace it or to reject it. As

E. M. Forester belived that literature should be more than dull facts and physical reality. Authors of both experienced and inexpirenced backgrounds, have and will always attempt to entertain the audience by keeping them engaged. The passion of the writer is refected onto the words on the pages. Literature that is meant to entertain like Pretty Little Liars, should expand one's imagination and open-mindedness.

E. M. Forster once said, "A work of literature must provide more than factual accuracy or vivid physical reality... it must tell us more than we already know." Forster is saying that books do not need to be realistic to make a point about life. The book I read ,"Tallgrass", contradicts this statement. Tallgrass is a historical novel about Japanese internment.

Indeed, the best works of literature are those which are of relevance to our lives today. Through their relevance, these novels continue to persist and endure on. Through their relevance, we can better comprehend the messages, the themes, and the ideas that are imbued in them. Rather than literature being contradictory and in conflict with the truth and unpleasant reality of daily life, it becomes a weapon through which we can be educated about the existential crises facing our world today. In fact, the statement above could not be more far and distant from the reality of literature today. It is fatally flawed. Literature, whilst at the surface, seems whimsical and amusing is, at its very core, a medium through which we are enlightened