What is the theme, or central idea, of “Two kinds” by Amy Tan?

Which point(s) of view do whitman's and coleridge's speaker use ?

Based on the speaker's viewpoint, whichstatement would he likely disagree with? imagination can be used to gain knowledge. individual knowledge is verified by experttestimony. true knowledge comes from thinking foryourself. knowledge comes from separating yourselffrom the crowd. education does not need to happen in alecture hall.

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.