How does the narrator's attitude change once it is believed that miss emily is engaged in adultery? a. the narrator presumes miss emily's position in the community will decline. b. the narrator proudly recognizes the dignity with which miss emily faces adversity. c. the narrator is convinced miss emily's aristocratic attitude will save her reputation. d. the narrator believes miss emily deserves the disrespect she is receiving.

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.