Literature is a written account of writers, which mirrors the depth of the society they live in. It is a product of man's knowledge way of thinking and man's impression of life.
When I think of the word literature, immortality comes into my mind. Immortality because the writers become immortal since their ideas live in the hearts of those who read their works. This made me realize the role of literature in the transformation of the individual and the society as a whole. What Plato, Sophocles and Aristophanes accomplished has remained of permanent value and significance.
Literature makes man equipped with knowledge that will help him understand the value of life and diversity of culture. It augments social acceptance and cooperation in a group. This will direct us to unity instead of divisiveness. Uncle Tom's Cabin stirred emotions so violently that become one of the factors leading to the abolition of slavery in the United States.
Man will be aware of the past. We will learn the mistakes of the men before us and learn some recipes for human success. What Alexander the Great did for Macedonia was later duplicated if not excelled by other warriors and rules in the remarkable feats of conquest.
Through literature man is brought into the world of thought and imagination, an adventure which enables him to acquire a clearer deeper understanding of reality. It was the power of Rizal's forceful pen that aroused fear and hatred among the Spaniards in the Philippines. His works have lived and have continued to exert powerful influence among the Filipinos. With insights that literature can encourage, one may develop those capacities that can help everyone becomes a leader.
Making literature as a source of inspiration our lives will live under the light of distant stars, leading us to put energies to full account to develop a creative society.
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