Literature and poetry can definitely influence the reader, the extent of one’s influence, is to be chosen by oneself. Cassandra Clarke believes that only the weak-minded will refuse to be influenced by literature and poetry
Explanation:
when reading literature, one should be open minded and take the author’s words into consideration. Literature almost always has a message to it, such as in Macbeth where the message is to stay loyal to oneself and not let others influence oneself into making bad decisions and changing who they are
