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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
Vulnerability and self preservation are traits that bond Smilla and Isaiah in Smilla's Sense of Snow. Explore the dual roles of vulnerability and self preservation in:
1) Smilla.
2) Isaiah.
3) Jakkelsen.
4) Andreas Licht.
Essay Topic 2
Smilla's relationship with men is an ongoing theme in Smilla's Sense of Snow. Analyze her relationship with one of the following pairs of characters and discuss how that relationship contributes to her growth as a person.
1) Moritz and Isaiah.
2) Fojl and Jakkelsen.
3) Lander and Isaiah.
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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