The Works of These Two Contemporaries, Miguel De Cervantes and William

question 68

Multiple Choice

The works of these two contemporaries, Miguel de Cervantes and William Shakespeare, share

• A)an underlying concern about human helplessness in the face of uncontrollable change.
• B)a buoyant sense of optimism about the future.
• C)the aspirations of common people for greater social opportunity.
• D)a curious lack of energy, as though profound human questions are too difficult to address.
• E)a desire to overthrow established governments.

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