What does Nabokov think makes a good reader?
“ A good reader, a major reader, an active and creative reader is a rereader.” - Vladimir Nabokov
Clearly Nabokov thinks that one should read and reread, that is obvious. Physically, reading is a chore for the eyes, just like exercise would be for the muscles or writing would be to the hands. To really grasp a concept and be a good reader, Nabokov believes that reading something only once will not give you enough of what the writer is trying to convey. Essentially, Nabokov believes that the reader should be respectful of the author by putting in as much creativity into reading the literature, as the author did writing the literature.
Do you agree? What do you believe are the characteristics of a good reader?
I absolutely agree with Nabokov. I believe, especially for myself, it is important to reread . On many occasions I have reread only to find key elements I missed the first time. I think characteristics of a good reader are passion and true interest. Most people, it seems do not like to read unless they have to. This is a horrible characteristic of a reader, to be “good” you have to have some interest or else the author’s literature is wasted. A good reader is someone who has a passion for the written word. To read because you have to, and to read because you want to are the difference in variation among readers. Reading on your own time, for fun or because you truly have a passion for it, are characteristics of a good reader.
Do you consider yourself a good reader?
I consider myself a good reader. I am a big fan of reading, and rereading. I like to make sure I am grasping the content of the text wholly and efficiently. I enjoy reading for entertainment and would choose a book over a tv show any day. For these reasons I consider myself a good reader.
Me when I am 80! Still reading, hopefully : )
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