Readers are able to make meaning of Nemerov's poem by the annoyance that he presents when Patricia calls him. A reader's interpretation of this poem may be based on his or her experiences with life or with texts, therefore no two readers' interpretations may be the same. Based on our interests, some of us are attracted to different aspects of this poem and other readings. We read according to our interests, which affects our constructional meanings. In addition, readers make generalizations about texts and use a process of generalizing called Thematizing.
Theme is the reader's thoughts and responses.
This student is having problems with a writing assignment because he is the only African American student in his class and he feels like an outcast. He points out the fact that he lives in a different neighborhood and that he comes from a different background, yet he likes the same things that people of other races like, such as eating, sleeping, being in love, and listening to Bach. He feels that we are all apart of each other and learn from each other because we are American, but without the same quantity of freedom. In conclusion, different class readings affect our interests, feelings, backgrounds, etc. Diverse interests have effects on our reading of texts.