Analysis Of 'WW1' By Gregory Currie

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In the conclusion of this essay the author Gregory Currie puts under consideration the fact that great literature can make us morally and socially better. He argues that even though this evidence can’t simply be under consideration because this is belief, that great literature can make people smarter and more intelligent, has been shaped during long time period by our society but when he asks for an evidence to prove this overall believed fact he couldn’t find any of it. This is really interesting subject of discussion because many readers didn’t even think to argue over this subject. They just live and build their life concept.
The author’s emotions over this question is that people accept this belifewithout even questioning or thinking

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