35. The author most likely named the story "Mortals" to (1 point)

reflect the fact that every person dies, and there is nothing anyone can do about it.

focus on the concept that, as humans, we share the same fate and should be good to one another.

highlight the theme that humans worry about whether their lives will seem significant after they die.

show the idea that we are all going to die one day, and we should therefore enjoy our lives as much as possible.

b. focus on the concept that, as humans, we share the same fate and should be good to one another.