- After reading Chapter two of Jonathan Culler’s Literary Theory, the most important aspect of this section of the chapter is the definition of literature and how to define it. the author defines literature is not only the written word, but it is a speech act or textual event that makes it unique and worthy of attention. according to Culler, “literature is an institutional label that gives us reason to expect that the results of our reading efforts will be ‘worth it’”. the author defines literature is not only the written word, but it is a speech act or textual event that makes it unique and worthy of attention. the important for thinking about definitions of literature is literature has the ability to build on itself. literature encourages civility and education, as well as solitary study, it also encourages new avenues of thought which can lead to action. As a college student, I would say this student who studies literature and read for pleasure has a higher vocabulary, better reading comprehension, and better communication skills, such as writing ability which is the golden key to open the door of the new world.
- This question has been bothering me after reading this chapter: “why literature is so difficult to define?”
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You are right. Literature is very difficult to define. I have the same feeling. I believe literature is a form of human expression. Literature has its own ability to build on itself.
I agree with you and asking myself why the definition of literature is it difficult?
I completely agree with you, Reading is the best way to be a good writer, to have more vocabulary and also to communicate better.
I agree with you. In my opinion, it should be about the writer. How he would define his work and if it was meant to be literature or not. Another thing is who is considering the quality of the literature. But that is very subjective.
I agree with you why it is not cleat to define ?