The Basic Principles of Reading Literature

The basic principles that should be grasped when reading literary works include: 1. Understanding the background and historical environment of the work: literary works often involve the social, political, and cultural environment in which the author lives. Therefore, understanding the background and historical environment of the work helps to better understand the meaning and extension of the work. 2. Grasp the theme and character image of the work: The theme and character image of the literary work are the core of the work. By analyzing the plot, character, behavior, etc. of the work, you can better understand the idea and meaning of the work. 3. Analyzing the structure and artistic techniques of the work: The structure of the work includes the plot, clues, climax and ending, while the artistic techniques include narrative methods, description techniques, rhetoric techniques, etc. By analyzing the structure and artistic techniques of the work, one could better understand the artistic characteristics of the work. 4. Respect the theme and historical background of the work: The theme and historical background of a literary work are often related to the social, political, and cultural environment in which the author lives. Therefore, when reading a literary work, you should respect the theme and historical background of the work and avoid blindly echoing or criticizing it. Critical reading: When reading literary works, you should maintain critical thinking to analyze and criticize the bad elements, wrong views, and defects in the works so as to better understand and appreciate the works.