NeverLickATazer t1_j2dqfdk wrote on December 31, 2022 at 2:31 PM

You enjoyed the book as it was meant to be enjoyed. That does not make you dumb. Finding deeper meanings is something you hunt for on multiple readings. Enjoy the stories, and only find deeper meanings if you enjoy doing so.

-greek_user_06- OP t1_j2drxoy wrote on December 31, 2022 at 2:43 PM

I completely agree with you. I thought that I missed something but at the end of day, everyone can interpret anything however they feel like.

NeverLickATazer t1_j2dt3cw wrote on December 31, 2022 at 2:52 PM

Many deeper meanings people find in literature are forced at are not what the author meant to have in.

sophiewritesuk t1_j2evxr0 wrote on December 31, 2022 at 7:22 PM

I can vouch for this. I study English Literature and Creative Writing at degree level and my latest piece was praised for including military symbolism which hinted at the conclusion of the story. I did no such thing, it was entirely coincidence. But thanks for the high marks!