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29. Emilia
Themes
Key
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Agency, Willpower, and Fate
Storytelling and Fantasy
Memory and Survival
Family and Community vs. Selfishness
Summary
Analysis
Florian turns at the sound of a gunshot. Emilia has killed the soldier. Florian sees he was German, not Russian, and criticizes Emilia for killing him. Nevertheless, he takes supplies from the dead man’s pocket and encourages Emilia to run with him, as the noise likely drew attention.
Emilia sees all soldiers as threats. Florian, who passes for German, is only concerned by Soviet soldiers who will see him as an enemy. Florian begins to warm to Emilia, and takes pity on her, feeling some responsibility for her wellbeing.
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