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The reader has to be creative when hes reading. He has to try to make the thing alive. A good reader has to do a certain
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"The reader has to be creative when he's reading. He has to try to make the thing alive. A good reader has to do a certain amount of work when he is reading"

- Nathalie Sarraute

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This quote by Nathalie Sarraute highlights the significance of an active reader. She recommends that a reader ought to not merely take in the words on the page, however need to instead be innovative and use their imagination to bring the text to life. A good reader must want to put in the effort to make the story come alive in their mind. Sarraute suggests that a reader should be willing to do the work to make the story their own. This could include imagining the characters and settings, or even making connections between the text and their own life. By being innovative and putting in the effort, a reader can make the story come alive and make it their own.

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Russia Flag This quote is written / told by Nathalie Sarraute between July 18, 1900 and October 19, 1999. He/she was a famous Lawyer from Russia. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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