Which BEST describes how the characteristically American settings shape BOTH stories?
The settings in both stories change from the
beginning to the end, mirroring the nation's history.
The settings in both stories are integral to the
themes and characters developed.
The settings in both stories create a generic
backdrop upon which the complicated plot lines
develop.
The settings in both stories prove difficult to endure
and become a source of conflict among the
characters.

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.