Does not it sound puzzling? 

 In other terms, just as "the obstetrician is specialised in how to care for pregnant women and help in the birth of babies" (dictionary.cambridge.org), the Philosopher should make a person bear her/his inner thoughts and personal feelings.

 Thus, in a nutshell, it appears to me that Literature is like a masterful midwife to humans and readers, who allows an author and generally speaking us all to express ourselves and find the most gratifying solace.

 As a consequence, granted that Literature rises from a cradle of singularity, what is the most inspiring aspect whom we can benefit from the literary world? 

 In my view, a part from painting a memorable blueprint of human society, teaching us to empathise with "strangers" and BUILD OUR own a well-constructed range of vocabulary, the highest aim of literature - especially during our contemporary disturbed times - is to illustrate what Resilience truly is and how to make it one of our most impactful human values.

 First of all, let us give a definition of the English word "Resilience", which stands for being "the quality of being able to return quickly to a previous good condition after problems" (dictionary.cambridge.org). 

 As for me, I have strongly realised that this distinguishing expression is an "omnipresent" trend of our times, relating to human vocabulary and as readers, we should all be aware of how Literature can powerfully spread its message.

 Therefore, how can the literary world effectively whisper the vital meaning of Resilience? 

In my opinion, the answer comes if we look at the "epic" and inspiring characters it mainly offers us.

 For instance, if I had to focus on the resilient personalities whom Literature paints, I would select the brave and witty Ulysses, whose virtues of perseverance and the ability of surviving upsetting times are not only praised through Homer's poetry, but through Dante's verses as well.

As a matter of fact, we probably all remember the greatest capacity which Ulysses uses as a hopeful resilient to utter a motivational and evergreen incitement to his fellows: "Fatti non foste a viver come bruti, ma per seguir virtute e canoscenza" (Inferno, Canto XVI). 

 Furthermore, let us name other two examples of admiring figures, who do clearly teach us the comforting meaning of Resilience.

It deals with the hero of Victor Hugo's "Les Misérables", Jean Valjean, and Defoe's protagonist, Robinson Crusoe. In fact, they both represent to me two brilliant personalities who strive to exist in spite of their own life's obstacles, managing to survive harsh difficulties, through an attitude which is literally resilient and worthy of being collected in our beating hearts and wise minds.

To conclude, not only is Literature a precious coffer of lively places where the reader finds relief, but it is also a vital tool we need in order to be touched and inspired.

 Hence, I would like to end remembering a remarkable poet and great Italian woman, Alda Merini, who experienced a life full of sorrow and agonizing isolation.

Nevertheless during her tormented hospitalisations, which made her largely famous, the only concrete help, which granted her not to be driven mad, was a typewriter.

In fact, Alda Merini used it to let her deepest feeling be given birth likewise she was "a paladin of the Maieutic Method", becoming unconsciously a moving Resilient, whom as a young woman I bear in mind. 

Besides, I would like to stress the fact that reading provides numerous important skills everyone should master, such as better reading comprehension, wider vocabulary and better capacity to elaborate thoughts. Indeed, many studies confirm that students who read a lot, are more likely to be academically succesfull. 

Moreover, it is also demonstrated that Literature also develops empathy, as it is so easy to identify with a charachter of a novel that we don't even notice it. Inevitably, as we get to know the plot and the protagonists, it is for sure beautifully common to become attached to one in particular and, after all, who really has never been moved by a novel or dreamed of being and living like their favorite fictional charachter?

From my point of view, the best benefit ever that everyone can draw from reading is the evolution of the imagination as we leaf through a book or a school manual, and clearly, this aspect is incredibly fundamental both for children and for adults, because it builds creativity and encourages personality.

 From my personal point of view, if I had to give a definition OF what Literature means TO me, I would certainly opt for this quote BY Gustave Flaubert, because it clearly represents the sensations I feel when I read a poem, a Novel, a tragedy and other inspiring literary works. 

Literature is a fundamental element in the culture of a society because it is a witness of the past, of the values and ideals of people during different periods in the past.

 At the same time literature could be defined a “teacher” and a “student”. Indeed, on one hand,  authors with their works teach some extremely meaningful things which become food for thought for people (just think about the strong impact Shakespeare’s tragedies had on people who always learned something from his performance at theatre). On the other hand artists are “sons” of the age WHEN they lived: consequently, in their works we find the portraits of the life at the time, presenting different ideologies and way of thinking. 

 Literature is extremely impactful in my life because it allows me to compare the feelings and the lives of the authors with mine, always discovering new things thanks to their power to communicate and often agreeing with their way of thinking. Indeed, one of the aspects I appreciate the most is to empathise with the artists, trying to understand their problems or the reasons why they choose to write that particular work. 

Talking in a more personal way, I can say that literature teaches me to be curious and creative, because I need the power of imagination in order to make the words I read become “real” in my mind. 

In conclusion, I can’t imagine a world without Literature, because it is something always “alive” in our days, also if we live in another age. Indeed, it could be absolutely useful to understand modern issues such as human conflict and some psychological aspects, but not only. 

From the universe of Literature we can learn so many things that probably we can’t imagine!

What would happen if a bicycle lacked its seat, or worse its brakes?

As in this last case it would be impossible to pedal: if Literature didn't exist, the English language would be meaningless, futile, and extremely insignificant. 

Literature is the Key to Understanding People, Society, and Life: it is the representation of a language and a people, it is something that reveals the power of human existence. 

It can teach us about the past, help us understand the present and empower us to create the future. 

Literature makes our heart smart. 

How could we survive without books, plays, poems, films? 

Without Literature, how could we appreciate why individuals are the way they are or explore other cultures and beliefs?

Not only is Literature a chance to give insight and context to all the world’s societies and to make the community a better place, but also it is a way, as the article presents, to have a WIDER RANGE OF vocabulary, a better reading comprehension as well as communication skills, such as writing ability. 

This work of art which employs words as its tool lasts through the ages because it speaks to us on a subliminal level. 

Literature teaches us to understand ‘the other’: as it puts the reader into another person’s shoes, Literature is a method to have more empathy for others, to socialize more effectively, to solve conflicts peacefully, and to collaborate better in the workplace. 

In order to work well together, teams should appreciate a diversity of ideas: among other things, Literature is extremely useful to see things from several perspectives, to learn to support our points of view, and to consider different opinions, thoughts, and ideas. 

As for me, I’m always extremely fascinated by the amount of food for thought Literature offers: last year we dealt with some of the greatest poets, writers, and playwright of English Literature. From William Shakespeare, who was incredibly able to present some universal problems and situations such as the question of identity (the Balcony Scene) and to open people’s mind, to Wordsworth and Coleridge whose friendship revolutionized the world of art in Europe. Analysing contexts, main features, narrative modes, styles, themes, as well as motifs, we followed an incredible artistic path who made me reflect, think, and thrill immensely. 

Speaking personally, the only certainty I have about Literature is its huge power of teaching anything and everything. We can learn a whole world embracing Literature and that seems to be a sort of magic. But this magic can no longer be hidden in a cloud of mystery. It is, in fact, the imagination, the empathy and the consciousness that we can acquire by reading or hearing it that make us deeply comprehend the message of that piece of Literature, no matter which. 

During all my childhood, I have always been WAS fascinated by Literature. When I was a child, I always travelled with my imagination in the most faraway places in this world or in another universe, so much SO that I was able to enlarge my imagination and my creativity, two of the most important aspects of a fair (growing-up) education of a pupil. 

Afterwards, with not only the (increase of my age) the passing of time, but also with the (increase) development and progress of my feelings, my comprehension and interest in the world, I realized that Literature has an even more powerful ability: it enlarges your empathy enormously, infinitlessly infinitely. By reading\hearing Literature you may laugh, you may cry, you may be surprised or completely disappointed. You can simply but deeply try the same emotions of the characters you are accompanying in their lives, you identify with them, creating a symbiotic relationship between you and them.

It Literature opens your mind at TO all the current issues you are living now or, by the use of empathy, to the problems of the past, having the chance to learn which errors are not to be repeated. So that you can perceive and catch one of the most thought-provoking aspects of life, that is the one of knowing the historical, sociological, moral, cultural, economical and geographical changes our ancestors had to pass through undergo in order to establish the social, political, cultural conditions we are living in NOWADAYS. It is just a wonderful food for thought. 

[Furthermore, (though we can have a perception of creating an exaggeration), an heavy fictionalised or romanticized version of some situations, problems or people’s psychology that can be undoubtedly real, it makes you perceive even more strongly the message of the author that arrives straight to your heart.]

To conclude, I just want to remark as WHAT Ray Bradbury taught us in his masterpiece “Fahrenheit 415” that Literature can save the world: it is the source of our happiness. Through Literature we possess the freedom of thinking and reasoning by ourselves, we can play with our imagination, we can encourage our deepest emotions and feelings, we can MAKE our empathy GROW - WHICH, to my mind, is the most precious quality of all human beings and it is indispensable if we want to live TOGETHER, at our best.  

As we all know Literature can be boring sometimes, but only apparently, since we don't look at it the way we should, in other words, often the only thing we see in literary works are thousands of words with no meaning. However, with a more accurate look at it, we may discover that it can be a teacher for life as NOT ONLY DOES it impart to us not only moral lessons, but also pieces of advice SO as to prevent us from making mistakes. Moreover, we can understand the world around us and look at it from different perspectives, creating a stronger bond with what and who surrounds us.

After reading the earlier question that asks whether Literature can effectively teach us something useful and practical in real life, I immediately thought of Macbeth, who represents the worst example of man, yet he taught me that the ambition is something we all should have, though we must not be too ambitious as we would surely fall in UNDERGO several troubles. 

Moreover, Romeo and Juliet inspired me by demonstrating that we must fight for whom we love and for what we believe in; furthermore, they opened my eyes on how dreadful and disappointing can be the society BE if its bases are rooted in prejudices. 

As well as the Shakespearean Drama made me a wiser and more fierceful  powerful person, the Pre-romantic and Romantic poets reminded me of the conditions that some people have to struggle AGAINST everyday with, and remembered  IT REMINDED me to look at Nature with the eyes of a child who sees the beauty in everything. Although I am now old enough to let some dreams fade away, Samuel Taylor Coleridge let me know that the Imagination is a powerful and capable tool to escape the reality for a brief moment, as well as to feel goosebumps for fear or for joy. 

Finally, I need to thank all the female authors such as Mary Shelley and, of course, the great Jane Austen, who provoked inside of me a bit of inspired/instilled Feminism in my mind, which helped me to believe more ardently in my capacities as a woman, and even more than tha, to believe that someday someone for sure will notice our importance in the society as a necessary part of it. 

It is a common language which connects everyone with anyone in a large and small scale: it can be the link between two or three or who knows how many countries, populations, languages and cultures. But it can also connect a soul, a thought, a feeling with another. 

Literature lives regardless of time, it is flexible, it travels from an era to another without any problems. Sure, some “phone conversations” get lost along the way; but the most powerful ones remain IN ONE'S MEMORY FOREVER AND THEY BECOME timeless. 

How can we just pretend that literature does not teach anything to us? Impossible. 

In my opinion, is a truly simple concept: it allows us to know and to know ourselves.