On Close Readings

           In the literary piece “On Close Readings,” Peter Rabinowitz states that close reading is not always the best way to read. He states that “the way one reads also varies from text to text.” He later defends his argument by stating that “different authors, different genres, different periods, different cultures expect readers to approach the text in different ways.”Later in the piece, Rabinowitz expresses his opinion on the text students should be exposed too.

         I agree with the arguments presented in this piece because students should not be forced to analyze all pieces of literature in the same manner. For example, we sometimes come across points, or devices in a text that are superficial  yet we do not catch because we are occupied in finding the meaning to everything and how it relates back to the theme, tone or mood. I also believe that students should read texts that will broaden their horizon.