Read the passage below from The Call of the Wild and answer the question.
Both men were manifestly out of place, and why such as they should adventure the North is part of the mystery of
things that passes understanding.
What technique is the author using to characterize Hal and Charles in this passage?
characterization through narrative statement
characterization through what others say
characterization through imagery
characterization through action

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Which theme is shared by both text ? a. it is unwise to offend the gods. b. all people deserve to be treated with respect. c. pride and overconfidence can lead to a person's desmise. d. it is important to maintain a positive attitude, even when you lose.

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.