A universal theme serves what purpose? A.) The theme can be applied to all of humanity regardless of society or culture.
B.) It represents the idea that a piece of literature can have more than theme.
C.) It illustrates that themes can always have more than one meaning.
D.) The theme is culturally dependent.

Directions: in 2 - 3 paragraphs respond to mack's idea about the "interplay of life and literature" in lines 92 - 100 in " why read shakespeare". 1. explain what it means to say that finding meaning in shakespeare "is a sort of proving ground for finding beauty and meaning in life". provide reasons that support your claim. 2. explain which is more important - that literature teaches readers about life or that understanding life readers understand literature. identify examples from literature you have read. 3. summarize your view of the interplay between literature and your own lives, explaining whether you see a connection or not and why.