Why is kennedy's repeated claim "ich bin ein berliner" ("i am a berliner") especially effective for his west berlin audience in 1963? it emphasizes kennedy's belief that communism is only an issue in berlin. it tells berliners that kennedy will lead the fight against communism. it demonstrates that kennedy identifies with his audience and supports berliners in their struggles. it reminds berliners that the world is watching how they adapt to communism.

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.