Which line from act i of the importance of being earnest is an epigram? “there is no good offering a large reward now that the thing is found.” “. . you have no right whatsoever to read what is written inside.” “more than half of modern culture depends on what one shouldn’t read.” “well, if you want to know, cecily happens to be my aunt.”

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.