Above all, literature can be a guide for humans to help guide us to live better lives. It is through the struggles of the protagonist that we learn about our own failings and show to grow. The obstacles characters face tend to strengthen the character, which is of course tied to the theme of the book. For example, in Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, the main character Pip has a very difficult childhood. His parents both die and his minder is an abusive older sister named, named Mrs. Joe Garger. By the end of the book, Pip learns to be a man and overcome these many struggles that he faces. This is true of any person, which is the point of literature, to reflect out reality. We like Pip, must learn to jump over the hurdles that are in our path and become stronger and better people. (written by Frances Havard)

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