The Theme of the City as a Character

Hunger

Christiania as a pervasive presence, shaping the protagonist's experience and leaving its traces on him.

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Bearing strength in each event

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The City's Influence

The City's Influence The Opening Line The novel begins: 'It was during the time I wandered about and starved in Christiania: Christiania, this singular city, from which no man departs without carrying away the traces of his sojourn there.' The Streets and Parks He wanders through Carl Johann Street, St. Olav's Place, the cemetery, the wharf. The city is his stage. The Farewell As he sails away, he bids farewell to the town. The city has left permanent marks on his body and mind.

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