Bookworm’s answer to “What happened to the Sea of Flames stone at the end of the book? Was it still in the sea?” > Likes and Comments
4 likes · Like
You are thinking of Werner = the question was about Freidrick
choice? My father was in germany at the time and HAD to go to Hitler youth camps - there was no choice and he had parents.
There is a difference between the Hitler youth and the school--which was for those who excelled. Not everyone had to go to this school--otherwise they would have needed many schools. Germany is a large place. This was a unique school that you needed to apply to get into. Hitler youth was everywhere.
His parents were part of the high level Nazi party, so it was essential to them that he attend that school even though he was totally unsuited for it.
I believe a part of me was hoping that after their separation, Werner would come back seeking Marie-Laure and they would live out their days blissfully together. Alas, real life doesn't work like that. However, having mulled this over in my head, I've come to the conclusion that perhaps Werner's passing was a metaphorical representation that good things don't last forever. It demonstrates that darkness is often lurking around the corner and to be afraid of it is only to bring around one's downfall. Through this, I realize that though Werner's departure from life devastated those who loved him, his memory will last forever in tranquility and affectionate remembrance.
back to top
date
newest »
newest »
message 1:
by
Joelene
(new)
Dec 30, 2014 08:17PM
You are thinking of Werner = the question was about Freidrick
reply
|
flag
choice? My father was in germany at the time and HAD to go to Hitler youth camps - there was no choice and he had parents.
There is a difference between the Hitler youth and the school--which was for those who excelled. Not everyone had to go to this school--otherwise they would have needed many schools. Germany is a large place. This was a unique school that you needed to apply to get into. Hitler youth was everywhere.
His parents were part of the high level Nazi party, so it was essential to them that he attend that school even though he was totally unsuited for it.
I believe a part of me was hoping that after their separation, Werner would come back seeking Marie-Laure and they would live out their days blissfully together. Alas, real life doesn't work like that. However, having mulled this over in my head, I've come to the conclusion that perhaps Werner's passing was a metaphorical representation that good things don't last forever. It demonstrates that darkness is often lurking around the corner and to be afraid of it is only to bring around one's downfall. Through this, I realize that though Werner's departure from life devastated those who loved him, his memory will last forever in tranquility and affectionate remembrance.
