Which story scenario would best fit in the historical context of the 14th century?
a. a local orphanage must close down because of an evil landlord, until the town church steps in and offers to raise funds for the children
b. a band of foxes terrorizes a local community by stealing their food and kidnapping their children
c. a small-town governor who speaks out against corrupt politicians faces exile and must build a new life without his family
d. a father tells a series of stories to his children about ghosts that inhabit the forest to teach them not to wonder too far from home

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.