Books and Reading in Samson Occom's Sermon and "Superman and Me" -Ryn

 Ryn

IHSS

Mr. Roddy

10/14/21

                The Theme of Books and Reading in the Samson Occom Sermon and "Superman and Me"


    In Samson Occom's sermon, the theme of reading is fairly prominent among the topic of God and religion. The man seems to really value reading, though he was forced to master the English language and subject to the wrath of the missionaries. The fact that he valued reading despite being forced to learn, really goes to show how important books really are. The same general idea applies to Sherman Alexie's "Superman and Me".  In the text, the narrator shows to absolutely adore reading and books. Though he was pressured by his companions in the reservation to be stupid and be what was expected of him, he continued to openly love books and learning. Both narrators were put under pressure on what to feel about literature. One was forced to learn and adhere to the path set before him, and the other was expected to be "stupid" and not indulge in literature. Both chose to read. My interpretation of this is that reading isn't just a tool or a culture, it's what one chooses to make of it. Reading is a way to escape from reality and learn by one's own will (if books are available, of course). 

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