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1) We have all taken part in ceremonies, both as participants and as observers. Write a formal essay in an objective voice describing the affect it had on the participants and observers.* How did their reaction compare to Landsberg’s emotional response to her experiences? Remember to cite Landsberg’s essay at least two times. [* This essay topic first appeared in Contest (Toronto: Harcourt Brace, 1998), 167.]2) In the midst of the pandemic, many people have had to abandon their plans for holding a traditional ceremony. How have people adapted to this change by introducing new ways of celebrating important milestones in their lives? How well has this adaptation succeeded? Remember to use Landsberg’s essay as a starting point for your discussion; cite her work at least two times.3) Imagine planning a successful ceremony (for example, a wedding or another important occasion). Write a compare and contrast essay illustrating the differences between a meaningful and a flawed ceremony. In order to develop a thesis, consider these questions: what are the key elements needed to create a meaningful ceremony? What happens if one or more of these characteristics are missing? Remember to use Landsberg’s essay as a starting point for your discussion; cite her work at least two times.