Literature

I personally think that literature is an important aspect of a persons education. Although the formal definition for literature is, "writings in which express and form, in connection with ideas or permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, bibliography, and essays", I feel that literature is so much more. I think it is a way for people to express how they or feeling or what may be on their mind. It is a way for people to share their stories and share with others their viewpoints on different situations. It can also be used for families to pass down traditions and keep folk tales alive. Not only can it be used for others to express themselves but it can also be used as a learning device. Literature to me is not necessarily just something that is written down. It can be anything spoken or written that is telling a story. We used literature over this past semester as a way to learn more about other cultures. We also were able to learn about past styles and how things have changed over the many centuries. Many students look as literature classes as something boring however it can be so much more. All students need to do is open up their minds and realize that what they are reading has significant meaning. Each individual person may have different interest  however through literature we are able to look at a wide variety of views and learn from each other. I think that literature is a vital part of education and should not be taken as lightly by students but rather as another way to advance their educations.