Can you imagine a world where literature did not exist? It's very difficult, almost impossible. Literature plays a major role in the construction of society. Literature is a word used to describe written or spoken material. Literature educates, informs, entertains, and influences the reader or listener in many profound ways. Generally speaking, the term "literature" is used to describe everything from creative writing to more technical or scientific works, but the term is most often used to refer to works of the creative imagination. Writers can change their beliefs, their thoughts, their actions, even their entire lives. In Northrop Frye's The Educated Imagination, Anne Lamott's Bird by Bird, and Plato's The Republic, writers use literature to express the importance literature places on society. All three authors express their opinions using different methods to prove to readers that their opinions are valid. Since each author has a unique writing style, most approach their writing with a relatable figure. Some will say that Frye's writing style is very textbook-like, very informative and factual, Lamott reminded them of a conversation with a friend and that Plato's writing style is very informative, similar to that of 'a professor interacting with a curious student. .First of all, in Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott, she uses several literary tools to shape her writing style and convey important information. Lamott's tone is very sympathetic and relevant. It allows for room discussion and doesn’t give off an arrogant vibe that many published writers are prone to. She uses a contemporary, conversational tone throughout her writing. As a result, readers feel personally engaged, as if she is speaking directly to them. Lamott even uses the word ... middle of paper ... of a chair is just an illusion to fool the viewer into thinking they are seeing a real chair. Plato argues that this is not useful in society, since it is not the truth. His argument is very narrow in that he only sees value in objects that have a concrete practical use. Whereas the work of a painter has no other function than to provide beauty that can enrich the experience of life. All things considered, these three authors have divergent viewpoints, styles, and literary approaches. Of the three, Anne Lamott stood out as the most assessable and accessible. An ambitious young writer would find no encouragement from Plato or practical advice from Frye. The same young writer would find much useful information and many inspiring thoughts in Anne Lamotts' book. Only Plato could truly imagine a world where literature did not exist..