Leah Noble Assignment 4

As much as I sometimes dislike the study of liberal arts, I consistently find that doing so helps me become more aware of my culture and society. So much of our modern art, music, other pop culture makes allusions to literature and poetry. With the study of liberal arts, I am able to understand many more of those allusions and therefore gain a greater understanding of culture and the connections between past and present. History is also defined greatly by the liberal arts. I can learn much about historical events and the cultures of the past through the reading of literature, and then make connections to what I have also learned in history classes. Literature also teaches great lessons, both about the mechanics of writing and about life in general. By studying literature, I can pick up on patterns in great writing and try to apply those to my writing. I also can use the themes of certain works of literature in my everyday life and make connections from writing to the world.