Inspired by my the first published article, on this here glorious website, I made the decision to reread my favorite novel for the third time. I am sure there are people there reread books they enjoy religiously, and the miniscule amount of times I have read and reread To Kill A Mockingbird is non significant. But as an individual who is constantly on the search for new experiences and entertainment, re-reading the the book once was a big deal for me. I always thought to myself that if I were to read a book over again, especially one that I held so closely to my soul, I would be taking away part of the excitement I felt during the first encounter with the book. Negative. Leaving this fear behind allowed me to realize that reread a favorite book only enhances the bond one shares with a book.
Here are three reasons I believe you should strongly consider taking the time out of your life to reread books and novels that you have enjoyed in the past!
1. You Get To Discover Moments That You May Have Overlooked
If you are anything like me, then you are not a perfect human being. Things happen and while reading you may have lost your place in a book and continued in a foreign region. It is also possible that you simply missed dialogue or actions between characters that may have been unimportant at first, but can tie the story together better once excavated.
2. The Ability To Further Connect With The Story And With Characters
By this point you know the story, you know what is about to happen and why. You also know the characters in terms of how they act and how they think. So, rereading a story where you are familiar with the protagonist is sort of like reliving one of your own memories. Rereading a story allows you to become closer with a character with every word, because you continue to connect with them on a deep level.
3. Nostalgia
While rereading TKAM I found that I was not only reliving the story of Scout and Jem, I was reliving the story of who I was when I first encountered the book. Often times reading takes you into a different place, but I would have never imagined that something so simple as reading words off of a page would make me reflect on how much I have grown and changed throughout the years. You are reminded of the person you were then, and the person you are now, and I believe that moments like that are necessary in life in order to continue to self prosper.
If you have ever second guessed rereading a book, chances are you should. I promise you won’t be disappointed.
