The convergence of text and reader brings the literary work into existence. A literary text must therefore be conceived in such a way that it will engage the reader's imagination in the task of working things out for himself, for reading is only a pleasure when it is active and creative. The more confirming a literary work, the more defective it is.
Confirmation leaves no room for imagination or the convergence of author and reader.
The text effects readers interpretations in different ways, thereby introducing creativity into the reading process. Overall, we agree with Iser's underlying theme that reading is a process which involves various interpretations from different personal experiences both past and present. The process of reading allows the individual to use their imagination and creativity in interpreting the text in various degrees.