Darkness is a motif that appears again in the second quarter of the book, beginning with the secret storage room Max is hiding in so he does not get taken away or killed. It represents the desperateness of Max’s situation, and it appears again as Max is hiding in the basement of the Hubermann household. Perhaps darkness could also be a symbol of safety, as the secret storage room and the Hubermann’s basement are hiding places so that Max is kept secure and away from danger.
Another symbol I found interesting in this part of the book would have to be Hans’ accordion. Hans uses his accordion to play in public so he can earn money to provide for his family, thus, helping him survive. The reader learns in this section of the book that it was
Another symbol I found interesting in this part of the book would have to be Hans’ accordion. Hans uses his accordion to play in public so he can earn money to provide for his family, thus, helping him survive. The reader learns in this section of the book that it was