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This test consists of 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
A large focus of Smilla's Sense of Snow is on her personal journey of self discovery and she investigates Isaiah's death. Choose one of the following questions to answer in detail.
1) Relate the progression of Smilla's personal journey to that of the unfolding investigation. Link critical events in the investigation to those in Smilla's growth.
2) Convey Smilla's personal growth in relation to the weather and natural events that occurs throughout the story.
3) Analyze Smilla's growth journey in relationship to other characters she encounters.
Essay Topic 2
Smilla struggles against authority figures throughout Smilla's Sense of Snow. Analyze her relationship with each of these key figures. Discuss any antagonism, the reason for it, and the importance of that relationship to the plot line.
1) The Toenail or Raven.
2) Johannes Loyen.
3) Moritz.
4) Elsa Lubing or Tork.
Essay Topic 3
In Smilla's Sense of Snow, Smilla journeys from the city of Copenhagen, to the sea aboard the Kronos, and finally to the ice where she makes the final discoveries in the investigation.
1) Based on foreshadowing, your understanding of Smilla and specific references from the novel, predict what Smilla's future actions are.
2) Analyze Smilla's relationship with Moritz, based on their interactions during this investigation. What is your prediction for the future of that relationship?
3) Compare and contrast the Smilla Jasperson introduced in the beginning of the novel, to the woman who watches Tork float away at the end.
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