Consequences Of Hans Hubermann

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Mistakes always lead to consequences, which was what happened to Hans Hubermann. Hans acted without thinking, leading to him being sent to war. It has a great effect on the Hubermann household because he is a husband/father/provider for his family. Because of the mistake he made, he was not surprised to be sent to help in the war. Death Foreshadowed that his punishment was being sent to war. If Hans hadn't acted without thinking, then maybe he would not have to go to war.

Hans Hubermann acted with his heart instead of his head which led to him being chosen to work for the NSDAP. He saw a poor Jewish man suffering and offered him bread in front of the soldiers and neighbors. The soldiers whipped him but he knew there were greater

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