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Essay Topics

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Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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