aconissa:

me: the reading of literature is a highly subjective experience and differing interpretations of texts are not only entirely valid but also provide fascinating input into the reader’s own social context and psyche, thus ensuring that literature remains powerful and relevant as time goes on

someone: *doesn’t interpret my favourite book the way I do*

me: okay you fucker you wanna play this game? here’s a ten page paper with textual evidence showing every little way that you are wrong