Which reason would best refute the counterclaim? only die-hard fans and the uninformed would argue that bob dylan's lyrics are literature. it is impossible to separate song lyrics from the music that accompanies them. song lyrics are no better than childish nonsense without the music that accompanies them. dylan has written many enduring songs and received many awards for his musical achievements.

What does the candle symbolize in this excerpt from leo tolstoy’s the death of ivan ilyich? “when i am not, what will there be? there will be nothing. then where shall i be when i am no more? can this be dying? no, i don’t want to! ” he jumped up and tried to light the candle, felt for it with trembling hands, dropped candle and candlestick on the floor, and fell back on his pillow. a. ivan ilyich’s shallow lifestyle b. ivan ilyich’s troubled conscience c. ivan ilyich’s murky past d. ivan ilyich’s approaching death