Chapter 6

I really like learning about and reading traditional literature. I suppose this a a comfort zone because we all grew up on this type of literature. Its interesting how these texts serve a purpose beyond entertainment. They can explain the unknown, teach values, preserve significant events, and for many cultures, celebrate its heritage. Its so neat how each culture views different ideas and translate that into text. Even our geographic locations will vary the text we read and know. I though it was neat how each area tales there stories differently. Like how Asian cultural text is in cyclical organization. I realized that the story lines are so vague because it enables all readers to relate to the material, and doesn't set a definite time or place. This also leaves more room for imagination. Each readers can make up their own ideas as to when and where the events take place. These traditional stories can even teach morals or admirable behavior. They usually leave the reader feeling optimistic as "happily ever after" and we all can admire that!! lol Whats interesting is how the stories change as they are passed down over time. That happens in everyday life too. People tell a story, then it gets passes along to several people, by the end its completely different!! I really loved that idea about the traditional tale newspaper..hmmm..thats a really good idea..