Question

how can we say that literature is culture

Answer 1

"By reading narratives, we can empathise and understand others," said Judith Caesar, English professor at the American University of Sharjah (AUS). "Literature is thought provoking; it allows us to raise questions and gives us a deeper understanding of issues and situations."

Caesar emphasised literature's role in allowing its readers to grasp the meaning of human conflict.

"In an era of modern media, such as television and movies, people are misled into thinking that every question or problem has its quick answer or solution," she said. "However, literature confirms the real complexity of human experience."
Students also recognised literature's role in influencing human thought.

"Literature provides insight into the minds of other human beings, into the mind of the author and the minds of the character he or she brings to life," said Sophie Chamas, international studies student at AUS.

"It provides one with the opportunity to further one's education to continuously learn new things and be exposed to a plethora of ideas."

Students and professors said that the disregard for literature is a main component of ignorance and constituents like stereotypes, judgements and preconceived notions about different people and cultures.

"Literature is the study of human nature. We see human nature through tragedy and romance, joy and sorrow, in epiphanies and denial, in moments of heroism and in moments of cowardice," said Sa'ad Farooqi, an English literature major at AUS.

"Literature teaches us to analyse a character, allows us to reach inside his or her mind so we see what drives a character, what shapes his or her beliefs and how one relates to others."

Today's youth realises the true depth of human emotion and behaviour. They understand that there is more to a person than what they display on the exterior.

They see the intricacy of human experience, giving them an open mind and an open heart. However, today's youth can only reach this point of enlightenment through seeking knowledge - by being well read and cultured individuals.

"We can only analyse a character once we understand and look beyond the obvious," Farooqi said. "We learn not to judge a character based on appearances because more than any other field of study, literature openly acknowledges the unreliable nature of appearances."

Answer 2

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literature can be lived through different varieties of media; audio, audiovisual, oral and so on. It is an expression of culture because it conveys the human knowledge, beliefs and behaviors. Now, after we defined literature as an art and as something creative, it is vital define it in a linguistic method.

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