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Madison Eldridge
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A difference in the culture I noticed is that there is a hot wind that blows from the Libyan desert that blows on Italy which causes health problems. Aschenbach's conflict is wanting to stay to admire the young boy or leave to go back to Munich. I think he should go back because staying is creepy.
— Aug 05, 2017 11:14PM
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Madison Eldridge
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(Book is only 70 pages but the copy I have had a lot of background so about 200 pages) culture point is that Venice is described as very sick and corrupt but Italians deny the severity. Aschenbach struggles with temptation of the 14 year old boy who might be leaving Venice and Aschenbach can't live without him there
— Aug 07, 2017 09:28AM
Madison Eldridge
is on page 94 of 142
One interesting point is that Aschenbach is from Munich Germany which is described as a controlled and not very hectic and once he enters Venice the environment is crazy and intense. One problem the character faces is being on a boat and he feels he is sinking. He doesn't know much but he tries to keep calm.
— Jul 30, 2017 12:40PM
Madison Eldridge
is on page 70 of 142
One culturally interesting point is that during the time this book takes place which is the early 1900s, there was a middle class in Germany known as the bourgeois that were being repressed. One conflict Aschenbach is facing is the pressure he has as being a great author. He is very ill, but doesn't stop working. His well being and health are a main focus in this story so far.
— Jul 28, 2017 01:48PM
