McKenna Elliott Assignment 4

The study of liberal arts enhances my everyday life by enriching my knowledge and view of the world. Literature gives me an outlet to explore new ways of thinking and expressing thoughts, ideas, and feelings and gives me a better sense of understanding of myself and those around me. It rounds out my education by exposing me to creativity and critical thinking. When reading a novel or poem I must interpret the reading and analyze possible ideas that the author may have been trying to express. There are hundreds of ways to interpret just one piece of literature, allowing for a subjective experience that opens your mind, enriching your life. The liberal arts and humanities enhance my character through the themes and morals communicated in pieces of work, which give me the ability to learn lessons through a character's experiences and mistakes.