Friday, April 9, 2010
Esteban and Clara
Explain the dichotomy between Esteban and Clara: one a hard materialist, the other a spiritualist. Is Allende perhaps commenting on the dual aspects of human life...the need to incorporate both approaches in our lives?
Clara
Discuss/explain Clara’s attitudinal changes—towards mother, towards daughter, politics, marriage, tenants.
Secondary characters
Analyze the importance of various secondary characters: Barrabas, Tránsito Soto, Férula, Nana, Mora sisters.
Critical Reviews
Read the critical reviews for The House of the Spirits. http://www.isabelallende.com/house_spirits_frame.htm
Now write your own ORIGINAL review for the novel. Be creative.
Now write your own ORIGINAL review for the novel. Be creative.
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