That literature is a reflection of the society is a fact that has been widely acknowledged. Literature indeed reflects the society, its good values and its ills. In its corrective function, literature mirrors the ills of the society with a view to making the society realize its mistakes and make amends.

Does literature shape society or the society shape literature?

Literature reflects both good and bad values of the society. In reflecting the bad values it makes us to rectify and solve the issues. In reflection of good values in the society it makes us to emulate. Often as reflection, literature presents a picture of what people think, say and do in the society.

How is literature related to society?

Literature is mirror to society and reflects the reality of the society. The true meaning of literature is the written works in different forms, such as, novels, poetry, stories, plays, fiction etc. ... Societies changed their norms, styles and rules in the same way literature changed from traditional to modern.