I know we're not supposed to do this but any one wanna talk I'm sad and 'bout to cry (don't ask me why)

What’s the importance of gaining a general understanding of and interpretation of the work of literature.

The brother of a presidential candidate writes an editorial in which he defends this candidate against charges of corruption. in such a circumstance, it is most appropriate for the reader to a) suspect that the candidate may have been framed. b) consider whether the candidate has the best family or not. c) wonder if the writer may be biased, due to his family connection. d) wonder if the writer may be inaccurate, due to wanting to get people to read his column. \

What element of medieval literature does the disappearance of the sword into the lake represent?