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Why might an author pair a modern short story like "Checkouts" with an ancient myth like "Echo and Narcissus"? (1 point)

• To show that modern stories are better than myths.

• To prove myths are unrealistic.

• To highlight how timeless themes repeat across different time periods.

• To compare writing styles rather than ideas.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
To highlight how timeless themes repeat across different time periods.

Both works explore themes like love, longing, and missed connections, showing how similar ideas appear across eras.