A work of literature is any reflection of events or phenomena in a society. Hence the study of literature is very crucial because it exposes students to meaningful contexts that are full with descriptive language and characters in line with the spirit of era at the time. Teaching literature does not intend that the students have to forget Indonesian literature. On the contrary, it will widen their knowledge and visions to understand more about some great literary works, famous authors, and their thoughts. It will also make them get acquainted with their ideas, feelings and attitudes towards life, man nature and God. In global relationship, it is undeniably true that learning foreign (American) literature is greatly needed. Even though its culture is different from ours, the student is expected to learn or absorb American culture carefully. This is very important for them to filter and select all elements or aspects of foreign culture(s) as some of which may do a lot of harmful effects upon ours rather than give beneficial things for us. On the other hand, they will not be hesitant to apply new good things in their lives. Teaching literature helps students to improve and develop their senses, attitudes, values, reasoning ability, social understanding and cultural awareness in order to be a mature member of society. It endows them with the vision from which they can draw conclusions and interpretations about behaviors, and about what is worth striving for in life both at the present life and the future one as well.