Why do we read?

We read for various purposes; to gain knowledge, for entertainment, to understand cultural diversity, etc. When reading literature, rather than a text book or a biography, it's for entertainment more than anything. Writings is an art; a form of expression. It is also a way to communicate points of view, feelings or thoughts on subjects. When writing about something you have strong beliefs in or something just of high interest, you tend to put more passion into it and exemplify your feelings on the matter more thoroughly. There will always be more of a crowd for literature that has a certain amount of excitement behind it. We read the thoughts of others and they begin to become our own to an extent. Literature conveys past experiences of others and becomes a part of history. Writing seems as if it could be boring, but if you get involved enough with one piece, then it becomes captivating. When writing or reading, you force your brain to work harder. When you have exercised your brain, you feel better about yourself, just as you do when you have exercised, physically. When you work your brain, it creates a stronger and more efficient thought process. Therefore, you have more energy and better skills to write more. It feels good to be able to express yourself. Even though writing may take time, it’s worth it in the end. The author isn’t the only person that enjoys their work; others get enjoyment out of reading it. It’s very fulfilling to finish a task. So, writing a novel, or even a short story, can be very pleasing and rewarding. As corny as that sounds, it’s true. Reading and writing can both be classified under entertainment, depending on who you ask. But, writing gets you thinking, and once others have read your work, they begin to understand your thoughts on subjects. Literature can have a very significant affect on peoples’ points of view - so much that it can even completely change them, at times. In layman’s terms, literature is a commonly used art, used for communication of feelings towards a topic or a personal analysis of a time period and expressing it through words.