The document discusses how to properly analyze and understand written works. It advises readers to not just read with their eyes but to understand the historical context in which a work was written to fully comprehend the author's intended meanings and perspectives. Readers are told to view works through the lens of the time period rather than only their own modern views, and to avoid adding outside interpretations not available when the work was created. Examples provided recommend adopting the cultural mindsets in works like The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, and The Kite Runner to fully appreciate the works from the intended perspectives.