Memory, symbol, and pattern are the three qualities that separate the casual reader from the professional reader. When focused on memory, it is known as a "constant look for correspondence and corollaries" (at least that is what Foster says and if he is the one publishing a book, I think I'll take the advice from him). This affects the reading of literature because if the memory of past books come to mind while reading, connections can be made and make the reading experience more enriching. When focused on symbols in literature, everything is a symbol of something. This affects the reading of literature because every fine detail has a deeper meaning than what was typed with ink on the page, this then leads the reading to become more special and important to the reader. When focused on pattern in literature, it is usually distancing yourself from the overall plot also learning life and books share similar patterns. This affects the reading of literature because connection in everyone's life can be tied back to a book that was read somewhere along the line. The recognition of patterns makes it easier to read complicated literature because connections can be drawn from classic books we were raised on like fables, fairy-tales, folk-tales, and nursery rhymes, all of these make hard literature a tad easier to connect with. My appreciation for the Narnia series by C.S. Lewis was enhanced through symbols and patterns. Once I found that certain points of the plot and storyline, combined with the characters connected with the Bible, I was astonished. In the books, Aslan, the lion, is killed as a sacrifice to the White Witch so that he saves Edmund's life, but is then reborn to help Peter, Edmund, Susan, and Lucy, the children who discovered Narnia, to save their kingdom. Sound familiar right? Aslan coming back to life shares parallels with the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Also another example has to deal with the final book in the series, The Last Battle, which shows the coming of the Antichrist and the end of the world. All of these patterns, symbols, and memories have helped me grow and appreciate this series more.