Literature reflects society, its good values and its evils. In its corrective function, literature reflects the evils of society in order to make society realize its mistakes and make amends. It also projects virtues or good values in society for people to emulate. Literature, as an imitation of human action, often presents a picture of what people think, say, and do in society. In literature, we find stories designed to portray human life and action through some characters who, with their words, action and reaction, convey certain messages for educational, informational and entertainment purposes. society.
