Contact information
Name:
Moira Humphrey
Email:
humphrem@lafayette.edu
This week’s McKelvy discussion will explore the purpose of literature in society. Literature is an expression of the world around us, and there is often a lot to say. Writing provides an outlet to convey a certain lesson or reveal deeper trends present in the world. The impact made by literature has long been questioned—is it a good thing for these topics to be exposed to the public, or should they be restricted? Does literature play a specific part in “enlightenment” about world issues, and is it the responsibility of authors to step up to this role? In this week’s discussion, we will discuss what exactly the role of literature is, and whether its intentions should be amplified or censored.