In the chapter titled “The nature of literature,” Cullen introduces literature from several angles. One of the angles that I found to be the most intriguing was “literature as fiction.” The reason why I chose this angle was because fiction is very fascinating. It leverages the power of storytelling to capture the reader’s imagination and take them into an alternative world, away from contemporary reality whether that be through a novel, short story or even a screenplay. The writer also has the ability to show a glimpse of their dreams or imaginings. There is no restriction to how far your imagination can go when it comes to fiction. The impossible becomes possible through your limitless imagination because you are the director of your own story. Your story’s outcome depends entirely on you. You decide what happens to your characters, how they act, what happens to their relationships, and what happens to the world around them. Fiction is all about unexplored ideas that can, for now, only exist in our heads. Fiction in many cases inspires you to do things or dream big. It spurs your imagination, making you a more creative and intriguing person.