Student Name: Dumapias, Bernice A.

Date Submitted: March 25, 2024

Grade & Section: 11- Kotler (ABM) Teacher: Claud Entrata Capin
Subject: 21st Century Literature

Importance of Biographical Context Approach in Reading Literature

As an avid reader, I am curious to learn more about the authors whose works I read and
explore how their lives and experiences when it comes to writing. Now I will write the
importance of the Biographical Context Approach in reading literature.
As a reader, I have found that knowing the author's biography can provide important
context and increased insight into their writing. It helps me get a sense of who the author is, and
why they chose to write the text in the story. Understanding their life experiences can also help
me gain a understanding of the author's beliefs and perspectives, providing a richer and more
meaningful reading experience. For example, when we know what an author has experience in
life, such as their past relationships, and other life experiences, we can understand their writing.
I have also noticed that an author's belief system can be reflected in their writing,
especially when it comes to themes, tones, and language they used. For example, an author who
has been through similar experiences may have a strong connection with the characters and
themes in their text, which can change the tone of the work and affect the language choices.
Learning about the year of a work was written and published can help provide historical context
and understanding of the text. For example, knowing that a text was written a story or novel
during a period of war, or social change can provide us the insight into the author's thoughts and
motivations.
If I were an Author, I like to create a character who has different personality traits and
motivations. When writing story, I like to visualize my characters as if they were real people
living in the current day, and about their thoughts and emotions. Also understanding the
historical context of a work can add another layer of insight into the character and make it feel
more realistic and relatable.
As a conclusion, learning more about the authors of the books we read and understanding
their lives, perspectives and beliefs can add important context to our reading experience. It can
help us connect better with the text and gain a understanding of the author's intentions and
motivations. Historical context, such as knowing the year a work was written and published, can
also add an additional layer of insight and provide a more complete picture of the literary work.
So, as an avid reader, I am interested to learn more about the authors whose works we read.