ANY READING MATERIAL THAT ONE READS REPRESENTS HIS/HER CHARACTER’’

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Today, people are presented with the opportunity to choose from an array of options according to their point of interest. On the other hand, sometimes people prefer to read books whose subject is not suited to their general interests. While some people claim that we can make a character analysis of an individual depending on his reading material, others, including me, maintain that it is a misevaluation to equate one’s personal identity with what he reads.

As for those who are in favor of this argument, people always want to show their identity, and reading material is one way to do it. As a concrete example, when we go to a bookstore to buy a book, we have a natural inclination to tend towards books about subjects which we like but it is not only about this. Readers are, however, only costumers, not writers. Stressing the importance of the multiple purposes reading has, readers are allowed to choose different books in opposition to their desire. External factors such as being forced to read or curiosity have a significant part to play in people’s reading choices.

Furthermore, reading can be regarded as a tool to answer questions one has. Of course, readers do not want to waste time in vain reading about irrelevant subjects. Indeed, while reading, people feel immersed in a world that tells what is going on in their minds. It is no wonder that some of us consider reading a tool to seek approval for our chosen behaviors. Inasmuch as we realize some similarities between our thoughts and characters, we are likely to internalize the book more deeply. Yet, lurking below the surface, there remains a deep bias in our society that reading material reflects people’s inner world. That assumption jumps out powerfully in situations with some exceptions. Obviously, reading is merely a part of a person’s characteristics, not completely about them. In fact, reading about different subjects consciously should be a prerequisite for people so as to expand their horizons and to be receptive.

On balance, I tend to believe that reading is being on the road and bringing innovation to oneself without pausing. Instead of prejudging one’s characteristic considering what he reads; we should attribute a meaning to the way he behaves after reading those books.