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Bravery

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On page 469, Marie-Laure says, “When I lost my sight, Werner, people said I was brave. But it is not bravery; I have no choice. I wake up and live my life. Don’t you do the same?” He responds, “Not in years. But today. Today maybe I did.”  Consider... What comment do you have on this moment in the book?   What characters do you see as brave?  How do you define bravery ?  
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Hemingway: Existential & Iceberg

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Existentialism or Iceberg Theory  Review the document posted on Google Classroom.  Comment on one aspect of the book as either an example of Existentialism or representative of the Iceberg Theory.  Explain.  You should reference specific details, but since you turned in your book, you do not need to cite pages. For added Enrichment, watch the video about Existentialism.  It is less than 9 minutes long. Crash Course Existentialism  
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Hemingway's Style

In reviewing the first 2 Books or in moving forward through the rest of the novel, choose a passage that speaks to you because of the way it is written.  What is it about Hemingway's style, diction, description, or conversation that stands out to you?  What makes this passage different from the rest of the book?  What makes this passage different from other books you've read?  Explain.
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