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Flying Couch
The chapter opens with a tense atmosphere in Saint-Malo as the occupying forces demand the surrender of firearms. Locals reluctantly comply, turning in a meager collection of rusted weapons, which are swiftly carted away without ceremony. This scene underscores the quiet resistance and unease among the townspeople, setting the stage for the broader themes of occupation and control. Meanwhile, Marie-Laure’s father, consumed by anxiety, obsessively builds a detailed model of the town, hinting at an…-
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Hauptmann
The chapter introduces Dr. Hauptmann, a small-statured but authoritative instructor of technical sciences, who challenges his cadets with a practical task. He distributes metal boxes filled with electrical components—gears, lenses, batteries, and wires—and instructs the class to assemble a Morse-code practice circuit within an hour. While most cadets hesitate, overwhelmed by the unfamiliar tools, Werner Pfennig, the protagonist, immediately recognizes the opportunity. Drawing from his innate curiosity…-
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The Sum of Angles
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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Perfumer
Big Claude Levitte, a perfumer in Saint-Malo, runs a struggling parfumerie that thrives only during the fish-salting season when the town reeks. To supplement his income, he has ventured into a lucrative side business: transporting meat from Cancale to Paris, navigating bureaucratic hurdles with shrewdness. Despite the October heat, which feels unseasonably oppressive, Claude spends his day idle in his shop, surrounded by unsold perfumes, snacking on biscuits and fanning himself. The stagnant air mirrors…-
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Museum
The chapter opens with Sergeant Major Reinhold von Rumpel preparing meticulously for his early morning visit to the Grand Gallery in Paris. Dressed in full uniform and carrying a basket of bread and cheese, he takes pleasure in the quiet cityscape as he walks through the Jardin des Plantes. Upon arrival, he is met by nervous warders and an apologetic assistant director, who did not expect him so early. Von Rumpel insists on speaking French, setting a tone of control and authority as he is introduced to the…-
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The Wardrobe
The chapter opens with a tense atmosphere in the occupied town, where blackout violations are strictly punished. Marie-Laure, the blind protagonist, stays awake at night, listening for her uncle Etienne's movements. When she hears him, she quietly approaches him in the hallway, sensing his distress. Their conversation reveals a notice about confiscating radios, which deeply unsettles Etienne, as his collection has been taken. Marie-Laure tries to comfort him, but his fear is palpable, manifesting in…-
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Blackbirds
The chapter "Blackbirds" depicts Werner's life at a rigorous military school, where discipline and technical training dominate daily routines. Students face harsh淘汰, with several deemed "weakest" and expelled. Werner spends evenings working in Dr. Hauptmann's lab, tasked with improving a directional radio transceiver capable of multi-frequency transmission and precise angle measurement. Hauptmann oscillates between mentorship and冷酷 silence, his authority暗示ing connections to higher military…-
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Bath
The chapter opens with Marie-Laure's father completing a tactile model of Saint-Malo for his blind daughter, a labor of love that provides her independence despite its imperfections. Meanwhile, he grapples with paranoia surrounding a mysterious stone entrusted to him by the museum—a gem that seems to defy scientific tests and fuels his superstitions. His internal conflict intensifies as he questions whether the stone has brought misfortune, including the German invasion of France. These irrational fears…-
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Weakest (#2)
The chapter "Weakest (#2)" depicts the harsh winter at a Nazi military academy, where cadets endure brutal discipline under Commandant Bastian. December brings relentless cold and snow, with the only interruptions being the arrival of corporals delivering news of fathers killed in action. Bastian reinforces ideological indoctrination during meals, reminding the boys that their ultimate loyalty belongs to the Führer. His rhetoric emphasizes two kinds of death—heroic or insignificant—setting the tone…-
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The Arrest of the Locksmith
The chapter opens with the abrupt arrest of a locksmith near Vitré, France, as he is forcibly removed from a train by plainclothes policemen. He is subjected to intense interrogation by both French and German officials, who scrutinize his tools, keys, and a notebook filled with architectural measurements. Despite his explanations—that the notebook is a model for his daughter and the keys are for his museum job—the authorities remain suspicious. The locksmith is confined to a cold, antiquated cell,…-
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