Question

How is reading a work of literature related to your own personal beliefs and opinions?

When reading a work of literature by a famous author, it is crucial that you suspend your own beliefs and opinions.
When reading a work of literature by a famous author, it is crucial that you do not suspend your own beliefs and opinions.
When reading a work of literature by a famous author, it is crucial that you do not suspend the author's beliefs and opinions.
When you are reading a work of literature by a famous author, it is crucial that you do suspend the author's beliefs and opinions.

Answer 1

When reading a work of literature by a famous author, it is crucial that you do not suspend the author's beliefs and opinions. It is important to know what the author believes so that you can help yourself understand where they are coming from

Answer 2

The answer is B.

When a famous author writes a work of literature he has in mind a certain audience to whom he is going to present his beliefs and opinions, which might affect the readers somehow. On the other hand, the reader might agree, accept and even appreciate what the author propose but, for a complete understanding is crucial that they keep their own beliefs and opinions.