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The Sum of Angles

by testsuphomeAdmin — Werner is called into the office of Dr. Hauptmann, a professor whose study is filled with scientific curiosities and guarded by elegant hounds. The atmosphere is tense as Werner notices the imposing presence of Frank Volkheimer, a legendary upperclassman whose physical prowess and rumored brutality loom large in the academy's lore. Hauptmann immediately tests Werner's knowledge of trigonometry, presenting him with a formula to solve. Despite the intimidating environment—Volkheimer's watchful gaze, the…
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Intoxicated

by testsuphomeAdmin — The chapter "Intoxicated" depicts the militarized environment of Schulpforta, a Nazi elite school, where Werner, now fifteen, navigates the oppressive atmosphere. The cadets are consumed by wartime fervor, celebrating Germany's advances in Russia and idolizing figures like Volkheimer, who has become a brutal sergeant. Werner, however, feels isolated, haunted by memories of his friend Frederick, who was severely injured and left the school without justice. The new cadets are aggressive, obsessed with…
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Fever

by testsuphomeAdmin — The chapter "Fever" depicts Werner, a German soldier, grappling with illness and the brutal realities of war during the winter of 1943-1944. Stricken by a debilitating fever and diarrhea, he crouches behind a truck, feeling as though he is losing his last vestiges of humanity. His physical suffering mirrors the moral decay around him, as he declines offers of coffee and painkillers from his comrades. The passage highlights his isolation, underscored by his failure to write to his sister Jutta, whose…
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7 August 1944

by testsuphomeAdmin — Marie-Laure awakens to the sound of distant artillery fire and discovers her great-uncle Etienne missing from their home in Saint-Malo. Despite her growing anxiety, she methodically checks the house, noting his absence and the missing key. She distracts herself by reading Jules Verne's *Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea*, a shared activity with Etienne, while preparing for potential emergencies by storing water. The chapter highlights her resilience and reliance on routine, even as the war encroaches…
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Part Thirteen: 2014

by testsuphomeAdmin — The chapter opens with Marie-Laure, now an elderly woman, being escorted by her grandson Michel through the Jardin des Plantes on a frosty March morning. Despite her blindness, she navigates the garden with her cane, pausing to examine skim ice on puddles as if it were a lens. Michel patiently guides her, and they ascend to a secluded gazebo at the top of a hedge maze, where they sit undisturbed. The serene atmosphere is punctuated by the quiet sounds of wind and the distant hum of Paris, creating a moment…
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Trojan Victories

by LovelyMay — Trojan Victories begins with the betrayal of peace as Pandarus, a Trojan noble, shatters the temporary truce by wounding Menelaus with a well-aimed arrow. This act sparks an immediate surge of outrage within the Greek ranks. Agamemnon, driven by both familial devotion and the fear of dishonor, accuses his own generals of shrinking from duty. The sting of his rebuke reignites the fire in warriors like Ulysses and Diomede. Their response is not through argument but through action, stepping into the chaos of…
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Chapter 3: Twelve

by testsuphomeAdmin — Chapter 3: Twelve begins the day after Moshe’s meeting with the Hasid, where he feels invigorated by the recent successes in his life. He is now married to Chona and enjoys financial prosperity, which inspires him to offer Nate, his theater’s cleaner, a sum of money. Despite Moshe's generosity, Nate turns it down, expressing concern for Moshe’s reckless spending habits. He values stable employment over quick financial gains, reminiscing about his past when he earned well in a dance hall that now…
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Chapter V

by testsuphomeAdmin — Chapter V delves deeper into the complex psyche of sixteen-year-old Adeline as she navigates the rigid confines of societal expectations in Villon-sur-Sarthe, France, during the spring of 1707. Unlike the other young women in the village, who eagerly anticipate fulfilling the roles of wives and mothers, Adeline dreams of a life far removed from these limited choices. She imagines herself as a solitary figure, akin to the grandeur of an ancient tree, firmly rooted yet free to reach toward the sky. Her…
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Chapter 28

by testsuphomeAdmin — Chapter 28, in late October, Sven and Margery’s wedding became a joyous occasion that brought together not just their close friends, but much of the town that had come to respect and admire them. Though Margery had originally intended to keep the event private, it transformed into a community affair, held at Salt Lick’s Episcopalian church, which was known for its welcoming spirit. The librarians and many of the people they had served attended, offering their support in a way that underscored the deep…
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Chapter 29: Sacrifices and Resistance During Nazi Occupation

by Denzelle — Chapter 29 is a profound exploration of love, sacrifice, and the devastating realities of life during the Nazi occupation, capturing the emotional struggles of Isabelle and Vianne as they navigate their roles in a world torn apart by war. Isabelle and Gaëtan, caught in a fragile yet intense connection, share moments of intimacy that offer a fleeting reprieve from the chaos surrounding them. Isabelle, still healing from her wound, clings to these shared moments, cherishing Gaëtan’s presence and the…
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