Keanu Gomez Assignment 4

From the start, I have never really been fond of literature. I thought of it as a set of unnecessarily complex texts. I always dreaded English in general, but literature was just my most hated part of it. But as a science and math type of person, the study of liberal arts and literature has opened me up to new perspectives, which I would not have otherwise been exposed to on my own. The study of literature is filled with many different interpretations and I find it interesting how the person sitting right next to you is taking the meaning of the text in a completely opposite direction. Of course, deciphering the text’s theme might be the first thing you have to worry about. Analyzing literature is not fun, but I think in the end it is very rewarding. The critical thinking skills practiced, along with the text-to-world, art-to-world, etc. connections being made are essential for students intending to pursue a higher level of education.  My involvement with the liberal arts extend my understanding of the world and introduce me to the mystery of human nature itself. Being exposed to different perspectives has made me into a more proactive, accepting, and understanding person.