But when we finish reading a story or even in the midst of it, we often ask, “what is the point of all this? What does it mean ? why did the characters act that way? Did they have to do such things? Why did the hero choose to become a doctor? Why did the heroine have a such a bad marriage? Why did the son have to die so tragically in the war? Why did society not help the family which became so poor after his death? How could the women go on believing, hoping in such terrible circumstances? How can you explain such courage? Did they have a good life? Did they lead good lives? Why? Why? Why?