Reading Books is Fundamental

In the article, Charles M.Blow draws attention to the power of literature. For instance, the author notes that “books saved me; from a life of property, stress, depression and isolation” (para,15). In the particular text, one can understand that literature has the power to give life to a person who believes they have no self worth. Literature gives people the hope and faith to achieve their desired goals. Additionally, in the text the author states “that is the inimitable power of literature, to give context and meaning to the trails and triumphs of living” (para,16). The quote demonstrates how direct of an impact literature can give to a reader; to presume that they are living in the text. The article conveys the ability that literature possesses on society.

Throughout the article, the author addresses how literature is recognized in society. The text identifies people to be overwhelmed with information, which has resulted in their reading habits to become fragmented. In the article, Charles M. Blow provides statistics that the Pew Research Center reported. For example, they reported that “a quarter of American adults had not read a single book in the past year” (para,17). The details of the report were interesting and expected of from Charles M.Blow because people are constantly attached their cellphones and the impact of social media. Unfortunately, people neglect the benefit of literature which results in people to take no part in literature.

Literature has been used to express a form of art through words. In the article, Reading is Fundamental by Charles M. Blow, he demonstrates the power of literature, how literature is recognized in society and how the author expresses his opinion through his tone and writing style. Charles M.Blow creates a strong article that manifest his opinion that literature is a fundament.