What is the significance of the allusion in this passage connect to the central idea of the passage? The allusion is to the mountain where Brutus and Antony will reside after the battle has been one.
The allusion introduces the idea that, although the two men are very powerful and command armies, they are as honored by the Romans as the gods.
The allusion emphasizes the that the faults that Brutus sees in Cassius are as high as the mountain of the gods.
The allusion to the gods introduces the notion deep commitment the conspirators have to religion

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.