This passage is extremely important to the text as a whole. It is basically hinting to the reader that part of the psychology behind Don Quixote's madness and warped perception of reality and events is that he is giving mundane things the passionate or intense ending he wishes they had, similar to the books he reads. Don Quixote finds it within his realm of ability to create alternate, superior realities and thus, shows the audience why he is so sure they are correct. The word "interminable" is used very calculated here, as it means endless and is "often used as hyperbole". This is extremely interesting in regards to the highlighted passage as a whole because it shows that Don Quixote sees his realities as endless and his adventures as ever lasting and that that idea as a whole could be viewed by sane people as hyperbole, but to him is not at all. Source: https://www.dictionary.com/browse/interminable

The word "ardour" is similar to great passion and or enthusiasm. "Avidity" is similar as well, expressing great eagerness. This is important to note because these both are nouns that express important traits of the books he reads. Both of these nouns are not widely used or known in modern times and can leave the reader confused as to what they mean exactly. Knowing their meaning and thus, the types of books he reads is important to the story as a whole because it is an important insight into his mind and thus, his imagination. The story is about how Quixote's imagination, created majorly by the books he loves, intercepts reality and morphs it to his liking. Understanding that the books he loves are full of drama, passion, and intense energy, helps the audience to understand how his own perception of reality is shaped by such novels.

Source: https://www.dictionary.com/browse/ardour

Aulus Gellius was a Latin author who produced work that had a very big impact on his society at the time. They were seen as a source of "knowledge and scholarship". It is also noted that Aulus kept the company of many other men that were held in very high regard and considered distinguished. I note this about Aulus because it is important to understand why the author considers his word to be a source of credibility when explaining the details of Gargantua's life. The author uses Aulus' word to convince the audience of his story because he finds Aulus extremely compelling. Knowing who Aulus is and the esteem he was held in, helps the audience to understand the author's intentions and the time period in which this piece was written.

Source: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Aulus-Gellius

Homer is renowned as a very influential figure from Ancient Greece as he wrote the Illiad and the Odyssey. These two pieces "provided the basis of Greek education and culture throughout the Classical age and formed the backbone of humane education down to the time of the Roman Empire" as explained by Britannica. This further explanation of Homer is important because it helps the reader to understand why his name is being brought up when telling the story about Gargantuas abnormally long time in the womb. The author sees Homer as a name-drop that brings credibility and awe, thus making the statement more believable and solidified. Knowing the high regard Homer was held in within the society and in the author's eyes, helps the audience understand the significance of Homer saying that Gargantua really was held in the womb for much longer than usual.

Source: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Homer-Greek-poet

Upon looking at the website, "The World of Dante", I learned that they descended into hell on Good Friday, meaning the journey took place during the week of Easter. This is interesting because it creates even more layers to Inferno and the reasoning behind Dante's literary choices. Inferno raises many questions and comments on God, hell, many moral dilemmas and by starting the story during Easter, another parallel is created. With this information the audience can see Dante took great time in intertwining many details within Inferno and each relating to his own opinions on the spiritual afterlife and its relation to religion.

Source: http://www.worldofdante.org/inferno1.html

According to the "British Library", Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, was found in Robert Cotton's collection. There was a fire in the house that Cotton lived in, said to have destroyed many pieces of work and him, but Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, remained. The manuscript was discovered in October of 1731. This is interesting because by knowing who the likely author is, you can better understand the work and its purpose or intentions. One could examine Cotton's life and other works and begin to hypothesis deeper meanings hidden within the poem or why it was created the way it was.

Source: https://www.bl.uk/collection-items/sir-gawain-and-the-green-knight

Through Medea, Euripides makes it clear he is commenting on the roles of the sexes within the society and the inferior role that women are forced to exist within. As the story continues, the audience becomes aware of Medea's fierce determination to highlight the tragedies of women and the role men play in ignoring them. As the website Shmoop explains, "Euripides is known for having been the first Greek playwright to start exploring the psychologies of characters." This is evident within Medea's story as the audience goes on a quest of their own to recognize the psychological toll the women are put through because of the role they play in society and the way the men view them as objects instead of people. Euripides shows his exploration of the psyche of women through the strong lead of Medea and her plan to use sex as a weapon against men to finally give the women some kind of a voice and leverage. The story of Medea is not only highlighting the social injustices, but also propelling the audience to figure out the psychological effects of a society like this one and the consequences it has on the people who are seen as disposable due to it.

Source: https://www.shmoop.com/study-guides/literature/medea/analysis/writing-style

Upon reading this quote, I was curious as to exactly how The Bhagavad Gita imprinted and shaped Gandhi. Through the website American Vedantist, I was able to expand further upon this question. One of the first thing it states is that in regards to Gandhi, the Gita "was not only his constant companion, it was his “eternal mother” whom he esteemed even more than his earthly mother." The website goes on to say that after reading the Gita, Gandhi decided to study the Bible and even felt there was many parallels between the two. Specifically the sentiment of turning evil into good and giving oneself over to God. Proving that the Gita not only taught Gandhi many things, but also ignited a sense of wonderment in him about other religions and their teachings. One of the things Gandhi seemed to love most about the Gita was that it "appeals to both the head and the heart." Meaning that although it is "analytical", it also is deeply moving and empathetic. The American Vedantist also explains how Gandhi was so inspired by the Gita that he began implementing it in his daily life, stating, "Since he firmly believed in “being the change you want to see in the world,” he himself put into practice the Gita’s ideals of the yamas and niyamas such as truth, ahimsa (nonviolence, brahmacharya (celibacy), non-possession, and others." Through this source, it has become apparent exactly how moved and transformed Gandhi was by the Gita and how monumental he found it as a practice. This is specifically significant because it shows how intellectually and spiritually stimulating the Gita can be and how its contents can teach and shape minds.

Source: https://americanvedantist.org/2014/articles/mahatma-gandhi-and-the-bhagavad-gita/