My girlfriend has a hard time appreciating literature?

Question

She reads a book for the narrative story only. She doesn't understand why everybody agrees on a theme of a piece of literature without having to hear it from the author him/herself. I might not ever change her opinion. How can I explain what teachers teach is not just made up tripe? How can I help her to open her mind a little about literature and the deeper meaning of it?

Answer 1

i agree that some people are not really into reading books but same as you i too think that the person i'm with should have at least the ability to read some kind of litrature.since i'm a book freak.
so maybe you can start by telling her about this amazing book u r reading &how u think everyone should read it.
explain why do u like it, and how fun it is to read,most people i know felt excited when i did this.and in the first occasion when they had free time they asked me about recomendations &old books that i read.

Answer 2

Some people don't appreciate literature. If she's not interested, let it go; however, if she wants to understand, maybe starting with songs and movies will help.

Answer 3

You cannot change her. Please, let her be. She is who she is.

My husband of 17 years hates to read! And I'm a writer. That makes us pretty much opposites but we respect each others interests and THAT is what a good relationship is all about - it isn't about forcing your partner to appreciate something she has little interest in.

Answer 4

This may be one of the subjects on which you never agree.
Literature is subject to our own interpretations. We should all enjoy each writing in our own way.

Answer 5

Why are you trying to change her? So she's not into all that, so what???? Is that a make or break item with you?

Accept her as she is or break up with her.