This is a literal illustration of Gerda Weissmann Klein as young child.
This is symbolic representation of loved ones and those in the community who have passed away. Gerda and her family visited the cemetery, “It was only place where Jews could freely enjoy nature.” (Klein 55)
As this memoir continues Gerda Weissmann Klein is faced with even more difficulties that are described in the pages that I have recently read. Gerda is finds it truly hard to go on not knowing how her brother is or what he is doing. Arthur, being her only brother is very near and dear to her heart. After her and her family finally heard from him and his girlfriend, they were quickly assured he was safe. But they are still nervous and hopeful for the day he can come home and spend time with his family and friends. Knowing that Jews are forced to where a Star of David pin and the word Jew in the center of the pin. Gerda is also faced with the hardship when people around her being killed every day and sent to concentration camps with the Germans. Not long after her friend’s family was destroyed, her family was to and she herself was sent to a good amount of concentration camp. I don’t really see any new strategies for coping that are presented in this section of the book. She stays by her family’s side as she notices more and more. I think that the Germans are at fault for dealing with adversity in the memoir. They are ones disturbing the peace among families, friends, and neighbors. I think the individuals (German soldiers) are to blame for putting others in adverse situations.
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