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Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"I will not let thee go except thou bless me" is quoted in the book. What does this passage mean? How does Karen relate it to her life?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast how the natives handle the disputes such as Farah's younger brother, Wainaina and Kaninu, Kabero, and how a European judicial system would handle these matters.

Essay Topic 3

Karen sees both Kinajui and Denys as noble souls of great stature. Explain why Karen feels their deaths were not only tragic, but do not suit their lives or their character.

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