Blixen feels that the natives are closer to nature than the Europeans. Explain how the Europeans have distanced themselves from nature and how the natives have remained in closer contact with the earth, the animals and nature in general. Give some examples that would cause Karen to arrive at this observation.

Essay Topic 2

Blixen has changed through her experiences in Africa. Compare her initial reactions to Africa when she first arrives, to those she develops through the years as a result of coming to know the people, animals and land and explain how these attitudes and ideas have changed.

Essay Topic 3

Karen kills a chameleon after its tongue has been ripped out by one of Farah's cocks, saving it from a slow and painful death. She takes this act as a sign that she has been looking for. How does this act relate to Karen's life and the loss of her farm?

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