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Essay Topics

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Essay Topic 1

Certain literary techniques are used through Smilla's Sense of Snow. Choose one of the following to write about.

1) Analyze why so much information about Smilla and Isaiah is conveyed through the use of flashbacks.

2) Locate three examples of foreshadowing used in the novel. Explain why the author chooses to give clues to those foreshadowed events.

3) Choose an object of symbolism used in the story. Use specific events from the book to explain the significance of that object.

Essay Topic 2

While Smilla's pursuit of justice in Smilla's Sense of Snow is portrayed as doing the right thing, there are instances in the book where she steps outside of what is considered moral and accepted behavior. Comment on the following events and analyze Smilla's behavior and decisions.

1) She steals from and blackmails Jakkelsen.

2) She sleeps with Lander, who is married, while she is also sleeping with Fojl.

3) She accepts money from Moritz against her better judgment.

Essay Topic 3

At the end of Smilla's Sense of Snow, the protagonist says, "It's only the things you don't understand that you can resolve. There will be no resolution". She makes this comment as she watches Tork float out to sea.

1) Explain what Smilla means by this comment. Does she wish she does not uncover the truth?

2) Discuss whether or not Tork's imminent death is justified.

3) Compare Tork's death to Isaiah's.

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