Read “The Sandman” (1919) and write a literary analysis to address the Discussion Focus.
Discussion Focus:
“The Sandman” (1919)
By E.T.A. Hoffmann
-E.T.A. Hoffmann, full name Ernst Theodor Wilhelm Hoffmann, (born January 24, 1776, Königsberg, https://www.britannica.com/place/Prussia, [now Kaliningrad, Russia]—died June 25, 1822, https://www.britannica.com/place/Berlin, https://www.britannica.com/place/Germany, German writer, composer, and painter known for his stories in which supernatural and sinister characters move in and out of men’s lives, ironically revealing tragic or grotesque sides of human nature.
-Not only do a number of images and events repeat throughout the story, but a number of characters seem to be doubles (or “alter egos”) of each other as well. After compiling a list of as many of these recurring symbols, situations, or character traits as you can think of, explain the significance of those that you find most important to the theme, structure, and atmosphere of the tale. Format your discussion as an expository essay.
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