“The only reason for the existence of a novel is that it does attempt to represent life.”
— Henry James
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A novel exists to show us what life is like. Think of a novel as a mirror that reflects the world around us, showing the good, the bad, and everything in between. When you read a story about people, their feelings, and their struggles, it's as if you are seeing real life through someone else's eyes. For example, reading about a character overcoming challenges can feel similar to the way real people face and solve problems every day. This way, novels help us understand our own lives better and offer insights into the lives of others. By reading novels, we get to experience different aspects of life that we might not see or feel otherwise.
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