First Journal Entry

I think that all works in a literary canon should include interest to every reader, the story or poem should have a purpose to be read, and include a life lesson that people will be able to learn from. The reason why I think that it should include interest to every reader is because, if people read something interesting it will keep them wanting to read that book. It will also help people have a better understanding of the material that they are reading. I also think that every story or poem should have a purpose to be read. Maybe something that will help you later in life or even give you a since of knowledge that you never had before. The most important work that a literary cannon should have is a life lesson to all readers. I think that because, it is so important to get something out of what you read. Something that you can share with your family and friends. I think that no individual or group should be able to tell people what they should or should not read. It is all up to the reader to determine what they like and dislike. Everyone is different. What may appeal to some readers may not appeal to others. Literature plays a major role in life culture. We use literature everyday. If it wasn't for literature we would not be able to study history. We would be clueless to historic events. Sometimes I know I take literature for granted, as well as many people. If it wasn't for literature what would this world be like today?