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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
The parasite that kill the men on the Greenland expeditions represents evil that grows unidentified. Smilla's pursuit of the truth represents something pure, good and done out of a selfless love for someone else. Consider the motivations of these characters as they relate to good and evil.
1) Elsa Lubing.
2) Tork Hviid.
3) Ravn.
4) Loyen.
5) Lagermann.
Essay Topic 2
Family is a recurring theme in Smilla's Sense of Snow. Consider what family means as you:
1) Compare and contrast Lagermann's family with Smilla's.
2) Describe Moritz and Fojl as father figures.
3) Discuss the importance of the Three Wise Men analogy on Christmas eve to Smilla's commitment to Isaiah.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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