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If art is subjective, why did schools enforce the idea that there's "right" and "wrong" ways to interpret literature?

I'm not talking about objective things like grammar, vocabulary, or structuring. I'm mostly talking about more subjective things like theme and mood. I get for younger students, since they need to learn to analyze and interpret literature. But for higher level students this might become more or a problem, especially when reading old poems and scripts. Why do schools make it seem like there's only 1 right way to view a story?

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Do you actually put olives on top of your sandwiches?
  • I do think about sandwiches all day, so your right on that part.

  • Do you actually put olives on top of your sandwiches?

    When you look at a cartoon illustration of a sandwich, you will usually an olive or other similar topping on top of the sandwich. Have you actually put olives on top of your sandwiches? If so, why?

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    Why is bass sometimes the loudest?

    So you know when it's quiet and your neighbor is playing loud music, but you can only hear the bass? Why is it like that?

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