The Formulation of Opinions Influenced by Literature Many different political and social issues appraise the rules and standards that society develops. The development of these standards relies essentially on the division of individuals who have similar morals and opinions, but what influences these opinions varies. Works of literature, including novels, criticisms, and other commentaries have the ability to describe certain perspectives concerning these social issues. The reader is then able to dictate their own personal opinion based on their gathered information. The Cider House Rules by John Irving and the works that follow is an example of literature which expresses different perspectives on one of the world’s most debated issues: abortion.
