Essay Topic 1
Alicia mentions that the government began to release people after getting pressure internationally. Do you think without such pressure the atrocities would have continued? Why or why not? As members of the world community, how responsible are we to aid in such situations? Can you think of any other humanitarian situation recently where the international community became involved? Explain.
Essay Topic 2
Why is studying history important? How does the study of history help us to:
1) Reexamine past mistakes?
2) Plan for the future?
3) Gain a greater understanding of our heritage as human beings?
Essay Topic 3
What is the significance of the one flower slippers? What do they represent? What do they mean to Alicia and Vasca? Why is the large plastic flower so ridiculous given their situation? How long does it take for Alicia to get "decent" shoes? Discuss the symbolism of the one-flower slipper covered in...
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