Assignment 25 - Max Morris

One thing I really hate is the myth of incorrect or overreaching analysis. The whole beauty of art is that anyone can find whatever meaning they like in it, so who are we to tell them otherwise? Even if the creator did not intend that meaning, it is just as legitimate. These days, it seems like anyone searching for symbols or anything beyond the basic surface level of a piece is accused of being a pretentious literary snob. I've even heard people claim that searching for themes of the American dream is The Great Gatsby is ridiculous. It's the entire purpose of the book! Not everything is Road House, meant for you to plop down and enjoy for it's story, nothing more, nothing less. I suppose even Road House could be seen as deeper on some level, depending on how is viewing it. There is no such thing as an incorrect analysis. Everything is different for every person, and we should appreciate that instead of limiting it.