If,as Stanley Fish argues,an individual reader interprets a text and thereby gives it meaning,then there are an infinite number of potential meanings for any given text.Why,then,do so many people interpret things in the same ways?

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People who consume the same texts often share similar cultural backgrounds and interpretive frameworks. This can lead to similar interpretations of the text. Additionally, people may be influenced by cultural norms and values that are reinforced by the media, further reinforcing certain interpretations. While individuals may have the ability to give a text meaning, they are not operating in a vacuum and are influenced by various factors that can limit the potential number of interpretations.

If,as Stanley Fish Argues,an Individual Reader Interprets a Text and Thereby