Liturature Impact

Literature has been around the human society for many years, yet there are some who do not appreciate reading and/or literature. It is no secret that literature is a source of power. That is why few countries ban the existence of literature. It does influence, guide, and help shape the people we become today as we continue our journey through life. Not to mention it has helped me get where I am now in life and will continue to guide me through out life but we ask ourselves: What is the real purpose behind learning to read?

Books have always fascinated me. As I was younger, I can remember how frustrated I was, not being able to read them. I would take a random book to my parents, open it and make things up. My parents would just nod their head and laugh. I knew I wasn't actually reading the book, but since I was so eager to learn, I would make myself believe that I could. I always wondered what was hidden inside the books. Just like Guy Montag, I was curious what's inside these books. What is it that gives us 'power'?

As I grew older, I was finally able to read. I would read simple books such as Leo the Lion or The Berenstain Bears and enjoy them but never had the clue why reading these books were so important. Many times in elementary school I felt like I was wasting my time reading. I began to have negative thoughts but my teacher was the one that encouraged me to go on and keep reading.

I soon came to realize why books were important in my freshman year. By exposing myself to books, magazines, I was exposed to new words. Even though I didn't quite understand the word, I figured it out through the use of a dictionary. This not only allows my vocabulary to grow, it deepens my level of understanding. Also, with the ability to read comes the ability to understand and comprehend new subject matter that you have not previously been expose do

As you can see reading is a vital skill that everyone needs to master. Do your yourself a favor and spend extra time and read.. Once you appreciate the magic of reading a whole new world opens up to them. Reading does matter!