Symbols help readers understand the larger themes of a story. One of the major themes of Joyce’s “Araby” is the urge to escape the monotony of daily life. Which symbol in the story contributes most to this theme, and why? A. the bazaar because it represents the inaccessible land of freedom to the narrator B. Mangan’s sister because she represents domesticity and routine to the narrator C. the marketplace because it represents the suburban lifestyle to the narrator D. the train ride because it represents freedom and renewal to the narrator

When is the best time to evaluate options? a. during the first step of decision-making b. as you identify options c. after you've identified many options

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.

Write the usage of these given patterns of writing: •so. . . that. •had hardly . . . when