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The Wreath: Kristin Lavransdatter #1
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How does the treatment that Kristin receives from her mother influence her character as she matures into adulthood?
Trace every mention of a “wreath” from the beginning of the story up until the end and show how the wreath acts as a symbol of Kristin’s interior life in relation to the world around her.
Compare and contrast the three men with whom Kristin has a relationship—Arne, Simon, and Erlend—using examples from the text to highlight their various character flaws and virtues. Would Kristin have been better off if she had married Arne or Simon? Why or why not?
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