Wk 4 Post 1

I believe we study literature for many reasons. Literature is a great medium to connect to other people and other times. We get to see into someone else's life in a way that we never would have been able to. We read books about the past that give us insight into how people lived back then and at the same time give us a piece of history. It is an escape from our everyday world for many. Some people read books about other people in other walks of life and just imagine what it would be to be like in their situation. For some, it is a stress relief. For others, it could just be a pasttime. Literature is always a great way to adress the present or past issues in society like war, racism, money, sexuality, anything.