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How does the rest of Gjorg’s village react to Zef’s death?
The village does not protest the killing, which is a banality for most of them; they instead follow the established customs prescribed for them in the Kanun. From the villagers’ reactions, the apparent banality of the death becomes apparent to readers. Although Zef’s death is obviously not painless for his family, it seems as if they and everyone else were expecting it.
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What is the nature of the bessa which Gjorg’s family requests? Why might a family wish to request a bessa?
The Albanian word bessa refers to a pledge or oath of honour. Since northern Albanian culture emphasises personal and...
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