The word destitute could replace the italicized word in which of these sentences? a. mr. parks was penniless before he got his most recent job. b. mr. parks is known for having flawless manners. c. mr. parks spends much of his money buying abstract art. d. mr. parks was bourgeois before he won the lottery.

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.