Several themes have emerged in my life that I believe make me well suited for a career in comparative literature: a fascination with literature, a passion for research, and a strong desire to teach and lead young people toward success. Literature is an exciting, imaginative and magical filed which can influence and almost become an integral part of a reader’s though and emotions. At a young age, I developed a strong fascination for Literature, and in university I majored in British and American Literature. I had the opportunity to read different styles of writing by different authors, which has allowed me to enjoy a fantasy world depicted through imagery and language. I have always been enthralled by the concept of how literature works functions in the societies, alter individual lives and perhaps even affect one’s identity. The advanced literature courses in Junior year …show more content…
Being such a interdisciplinary field, it will provide ample opportunities to foster my passion for research. My interest in literary research began innocently through the course of Greek and Roman Mythology, where I investigate collective unconscious existed between chinese and western societies based on the reading of myths. In the ensuing years my enthusiasm grew as I participated in several innovation projects exploring the human instinct by analyzing literature of different nation groups. The excitement of making breakthroughs, presenting research results, and observing the exchange of ideas captivated me. During my third year of university, my research interests transitioned from literature appreciation to comparative literature. In order to better understand how literature tangibly interacted with societies, I began to develop interdisciplinary interests and explore other fields, including philosophy, art and