Appreciating and Embracing our Unique Identities
For me, I had always thought that literature was used as a scapegoat mechanism to escape reality, even if it was for a short period of time. Although I do not read as much before, I believe literary works allow us to analyze the deeper implicit meaning behind the ideas being presented by society. Before this course, I had failed to realize the impact to which a novel impacts the way I identify myself and appreciate my unique personality. This analysis helped me realize that not all forms of literature are true to reality. As a result, I believe that reading literature teaches us to appreciate and embrace our own identities to some extent.
Identity and realizing our own purpose in life sometimes …show more content…
Would distinguishing our identity be more difficult with or without the use of technology? In the essay entitled Unplugged written by Stanley Bing, the author expresses how he grew to become less reliant on technology by combating his addiction:
More to the point, what kind of man have I become? The kind who walks, head down, furiously typing his thumbs, from a beach in paradise? Who answers his cellphone in the middle of a romantic dinner? Who sits like lichen on a stump listening to a conference call from Hawaii because he doesn’t want to miss anything back home? No I said to myself. I would have to unplug. (Bing …show more content…
Even by reading just a few pieces of literature, it is possible to gain an understanding of how literature can influence the way we appreciate and embrace our own identities. Not only does reading literature help many readers realize how privileged they are in comparison to the characters in the novel, but it also helps individuals appreciate their identities through the process of empathizing. For me, reading variations of literature helped me develop a connection to the characters while simultaneously comparing their own situations to that of the written piece. Reading my book club novel allowed me to empathize, and show concern for the well-being of others. Literature helps me learn from the mistakes of others, and it gives me the ability to appreciate my strengths and weaknesses. As a result, I believe that literature plays a large part in helping us appreciate and embrace our own identities to some
For me, I had always thought that literature was used as a scapegoat mechanism to escape reality, even if it was for a short period of time. Although I do not read as much before, I believe literary works allow us to analyze the deeper implicit meaning behind the ideas being presented by society. Before this course, I had failed to realize the impact to which a novel impacts the way I identify myself and appreciate my unique personality. This analysis helped me realize that not all forms of literature are true to reality. As a result, I believe that reading literature teaches us to appreciate and embrace our own identities to some extent.
Identity and realizing our own purpose in life sometimes …show more content…
Would distinguishing our identity be more difficult with or without the use of technology? In the essay entitled Unplugged written by Stanley Bing, the author expresses how he grew to become less reliant on technology by combating his addiction:
More to the point, what kind of man have I become? The kind who walks, head down, furiously typing his thumbs, from a beach in paradise? Who answers his cellphone in the middle of a romantic dinner? Who sits like lichen on a stump listening to a conference call from Hawaii because he doesn’t want to miss anything back home? No I said to myself. I would have to unplug. (Bing …show more content…
Even by reading just a few pieces of literature, it is possible to gain an understanding of how literature can influence the way we appreciate and embrace our own identities. Not only does reading literature help many readers realize how privileged they are in comparison to the characters in the novel, but it also helps individuals appreciate their identities through the process of empathizing. For me, reading variations of literature helped me develop a connection to the characters while simultaneously comparing their own situations to that of the written piece. Reading my book club novel allowed me to empathize, and show concern for the well-being of others. Literature helps me learn from the mistakes of others, and it gives me the ability to appreciate my strengths and weaknesses. As a result, I believe that literature plays a large part in helping us appreciate and embrace our own identities to some