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VCE Stuff => VCE English Studies => VCE Subjects + Help => VCE English & EAL => Topic started by: robotboii600 on October 22, 2018, 09:50:45 pm
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HELP!
I'm planning this essay, but I am finding it really difficult :(
Although death is at the center of Burial Rites, Hannah Kent is still able to show there is value in life. Do you agree?
I was thinking of talking about:
- The value in life that is experienced by characters (Agnes through Margret/Kornsa family etc.)
- The notion that value in life is only appreciated when faced with/catalysed by an imminent/impending death
- The idea that the value of life is proportional to the social class, gender and nature of a person (obeying the patriarchal nature of Iceland and the religious ethos); thus the value of life is not universally applicable, but only to those who fit the mold of the mechanics of Icelandic society.
Any and all help is appreciated!