Babette’s Feast | Themes
Food
The predominant theme of “Babette’s Feast” is how food can transform the hearts of people and the atmosphere of a gathering. Prior to Babette’s appearance on their doorstep, Martine and Philippa regarded food as something plain that had the sole purpose of providing their necessary sustenance. Because their lifestyle requires shunning the pleasures of the flesh, they had never considered food a luxurious experience to be enjoyed. Babette, on the other hand, has a very different perspective; she adores preparing exquisite food to delight others, and when she is...
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