There is no debating or denying the cultural significance of literature. For centuries, written works have defined generations, narratives have shaped our understanding of human nature, and compositions have served as a testament to time. The best literature emphasizes and comments on past and present elements of society, and it is our duty as the audience to take note of these comments and reflect on them accordingly. Depending on the scope and perspective of the reader, a myriad of interpretations and inferences can be made from a single work. While reading both “The Outcasts of Poker Flats” and The Time of Your Life, the prevalence of traditional gender archetypes, which served as the primary explanation and reasoning behind character behavior
