The Nine Greek Muses with Cupid.

Why do we read?

A. Literature of Escape

B. Literature of Interpretation

How are they similar?

A. Both may have a "moral."

B. Both may use "facts."

C. Both may be fanciful.

How are they different?

Only one has an insight.

The young reader:
A. Makes fixed demands.

B. Sticks to one subject matter.

C. Has expectations:

sympathetic hero/ine

exciting plot

happy ending

theme that reinforces beliefs

D. Gimmicks and surprises

E. Pleasant

F. Something to sustain a fantasy life.

Dangers of reading only Escape Liteature:

A. Superficial attitudes

B. Distortion of reality

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