Davidzhu

Recently, a question has been trending online: If graduating from college still means being at the bottom of the social ladder, then what's the point of reading? This question has sparked a lot of deep thinking. Some people believe that reading is for getting a better job and a higher salary, but if graduating from college still can't change one's fate, then what's the point of reading? A highly-upvoted comment resonated with me: Lu Xun knew Ah Q, Ah Q knew Lu Xun, but Ah Q didn't know himself. This sentence profoundly reveals the lack of self-identity in modern society. What are we reading for? Is it to become someone society recognizes as successful, or to become our true selves? In my opinion, the significance of reading goes beyond just acquiring knowledge and skills; it's also about finding our own identity and direction. Reading can help us understand the world and ourselves, and also find our passions and interests. Although graduating from college may not guarantee wealth and success, it can make us more confident and independent.