Literature as a Vehicle for Social Regeneration

Abstract

It is generally agreed that literature is a reflection of the society.  It reflects the society, its good Values and ills.  It also reflects the codes and conventions followed by the society in all fields of human activities.   Literature also projects the plus and minus points in characterizing the values which people emulate.  That is why literature is also called a mirror to the society.

Literature often presents a picture of what people think, say and do in society.  In literature, we find stories designed to portray human life, action and behaviour through some characters who convey certain message for the purpose of education, information and entertainment.  It is impossible to find a work of literature that excludes the attitudes, morale and values of society, since no writer can be brought up completely unexposed to the world around him.

Thus, literature is not only a reflection of the society, it also serves as a corrective mirror in which the members of the society can look at themselves and find the need for positive transformation.  In fact, there exists a close relationship between literature and society.