"Good Readers and Good Writers"

As I sat at my computer, with my dictionary by my side, I read the document by Nabokov. I admit that I did have to use my dictionary on more than one occasion and the format in which this document was written forced me to reread it several times. With this being said, I would agree with Nabokov that “the good reader is one who has imagination, memory, a dictionary, and some artistic sense” (Nabokov p615).
When I was a teenager I hated the idea of having to read. I believe this was primarily due to the fact that reading was often something that was forced upon me. I had to read for the sake of my school work and I was never given the option of what I wanted to read. Once I “grew up” and realized the great adventure and knowledge that one can obtain while reading a great novel, journal, or autobiography, my eyes were opened to a whole new world.
I believe myself to be a “good reader”. I always have my dictionary close to my side and when I read I am not afraid to go back and reread the material as many times as it take to understand it. I also believe that it is easier to be a “good reader” if you are reading something written by a “good writer”. A “good reader” must have an active imagination because that is what makes reading so exciting. For example, last summer I was reading a popular trilogy and I was able to see the characters, the landscape, and the scenarios all in my mind. I visualized the people and places as if I was there watching it. Reading, regardless of the material presented can be an incredible experience!

Nabokov, Vladimir. “Good Readers and Good Writers” pp 615

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