Babette’s Feast | Topics For Further Study

After so many years of living a certain way, Babette reveals much about herself to Martine and Philippa at the feast. Given the ways the characters interacted during the feast, how do you think the women’s relationships may be different afterwards? How may they remain the same? Do you think Babette continues to live with the sisters? Write an ‘‘Afterword’’ addressing these questions. You may write it in Dinesen’s style or approach it as an objective follow-up.

Imagine that you are in a similar position as Babette after she won the money and offered to prepare an authentic...

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