Comparison and Contrast Between Jonathan Gottschall's and Nehring's Articles

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Jonathan Gottschall's article "Why fiction is good for you" questions what makes fiction to people because they are known to spend a lot of time watching TV shows and films. The author further claims that fiction tends to be more effective at altering beliefs than nonfiction and is noted to persuade via argument and evidence through studies that show that whenever we read nonfiction. Conversely, Nehring's “Books Make You a Boring Person” refreshes the minds of individuals on books and individuals who love to read. This excerpt presents a comprehensive comparison and contrast between the two articles.

Gottschall's article describes a convincing case that fiction is vital to the human race. He argues that fiction is a tool that creates social empathy and stabilizes the common good. His argument is typically one of someone who is invested in the fiction world, and his aim can be financially profitable. Nevertheless, Gottschall provides concrete evidence showing that fiction develops common values that pull a community together and tend to be of interest to the public (Gottschall 8). The whole article evolves on the idea that fiction is bad for society as he does not negate the possible hazard of a society being obsessed with fiction. He seconds because fiction's earliest beginning,