Essay 2, which will be handed out next week since we are behind in having a thorough discussion of the text, will focus on analysis of the setting and how Marstal, Denmark, evolves over the years.
The main question, though, is the following: What is a larger portrait of "what life means" represented through one or two main characters' lives--in reflection of life at sea, of technological advances, and/or of war?
Relevant Topical Questions and Points to Make in Such a Case:
1. What happens to characters based on their way of life? (This is such an umbrella question that you can come up with many more once you isolate a few answers.)
2. How do the main characters feel about Marstal and what commentary do they make about life there? How does it evolve over time, for the character? (Understanding and exploring characterization leads to insight into themes about the larger world.)
3. What physical changes in Marstal happen in the 100 years or so? What mindset/worldview changes happen in that time?
4. What doesn't change, physically, about Marstal? What other things don't change--mindsets, norms and beliefs? Specify.
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