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Babette Argumentative Essay

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While we generally think of cooking to be a skill rather than an art, Babette proves that it is indeed an art and should not be discredited. An art is simply an expression of creativity, generally in a physical form. Babette certainly shows a great level of creative expression, creating a meal which, though foreign to the community, changes their perspective and allows for the reinstatement of spirit within their party. When Babette first comes to Berlevaag she cooks without excess, her food is “as plain as possible” (pg 7) and we are unable to see the artistry she is capable. It is only once Babette spends all of her winnings in the lottery on a glorious feast, however, that we finally are able to understand how talented and passionate she
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