One ingredient to the success of society as well
One of the underlying themes presented in The Reader is the importance of literacy being an essential ingredient to the success of society as well as the well-being of individuals in being able to comprehend the world around them. In The Reader, Hanna is illiterate and is almost dependent on Michael throughout the book to read to him, thus displaying the title of the book. During her trial, it seems as though Hanna does not comprehend the seriousness of her situation. She is unaware of why she is even on trial which is evident when the judge states” ‘So because […]