Reader-Response is a literary theory that emphasizes the reader's role in interpreting a text. It suggests that meaning is not solely derived from the author's intentions but is created through the reader's personal experiences, emotions, and thoughts. This approach values individual perspectives, allowing each reader to engage with a text in a unique way. In Reader-Response criticism, discussions often focus on how different readers may react to the same work, such as a novel or poem. This theory encourages readers to explore their own interpretations and connections, making literature a more interactive and personal experience, rather than a fixed analysis dictated by the author or critics.