literature in all its forms can be seen as written records, whether the literature itself be factual or fictional, it is still quite possible to decipher facts through things like characters' actions and words or the authors' style of writing and the intent behind the words. the plot is for more than just entertainment purposes; within it lies information about economics, psychology, science, religions, politics, cultures, and social depth. studying and analyzing literature becomes very important in terms of learning about human history. literature provides insights about how society has evolved and about the societal norms during each of the different periods all throughout history. for instance, postmodern authors argue that history and fiction both constitute systems of signification by which we make sense of the past. it is asserted that both of these are "discourses, human constructs, signifying systems, and both derive their major claim to truth from that identity." literature provides views of life, which is crucial in obtaining truth and in understanding human life throughout history and its periods. specifically, it explores the possibilities of living in terms of certain values under given social and historical circumstances.