…rethinking the power of the pen…
So much has been said about the power of the written word, the importance of literacy, and the impact of the imagination it inspires.
Does any one warn you of the dangers of reading? Do they speak of the horrible fate that could be waiting at the end of that final chapter? Not until now.
Those “fictional” characters you relate to so well may actually influence who you are and who you become. Everyone currently reading “The Hunger Games” put the book down and slowly step away. There’s still time to save yourself. Everyone that’s already completed the trilogy. Godspeed, just try to resist the urge to start shooting squirrels.
Books influence our way of thinking and just like real people impact and inspire our behavior, fictional characters can too. Of course, much like the existence and your personal knowledge of a real serial killer won’t transform you in to one, reading about one doesn’t mean you’re destined to go on a killing rampage.
Much as in life, we still get to choose which fictional characters we want to emulate. Breathe easy fans of the Dexter book series…and friends of the fans of the Dexter book series.
Although I must admit, the prospect of truly being a product of what you read is fascinating. Imagine a world populated by hobbit, wizard, zombie, vampire, warlord beings…who are of course very well-read.
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“You Are What You Read, Study Suggests”: MSNBC
…bi-daily smile…
