In literature, there are two types of stories: interpretive and escapist; both of them different from one another, lying on opposite ends of a spectrum. Interpretive refers to stories that are written to broaden the reader's awareness of life. Whether or not a moral is embedded into a story is not a concern of an interpretive piece. More importantly in the midst of an interpretive story lies an understanding of human existence; the understanding of the reader themselves, and the people around them. Escapist stories on the other hand, are written purely for enjoyment. Before reading, an immature reader would already have set demands of what they expect to find in a story; a sympathetic hero, an exciting plot, and a happy ending. As the name 'escapist' suggests, immature readers seeks for escape when they read. This may lead readers to having false concepts of reality, and hazardous...