The German Girl Literary Elements

Historical fiction novel

Set in the context of political instability

Third-person narrative in Anna and Hannah's point of view

depressing, disheartening, buoyant, sad

The central character is Hannah Rosenthal.

The main conflict is when the war breaks out in Germany, and Hannah's life is overturned. Hannah was initially used to a luxurious lifestyle because her family was rich and respected. However, when the war began, Hannah's family lost everything, and they had to run for safety and leave everything they owned behind.

The climax comes when the passengers in the passenger ship receive bad news that the US, Cuba and Canada will accept the passengers inside the Saint Louis ship, meaning that they have to return to Europe in the middle of the war.

Hannah's troubled future is foreshadowed by the introduction of the Nazi regime in Germany.

The effects of war and political instability are understated. For instance, besides Hannah and her family losing everything they owned, they are forced to flee their country to search for safety.

The story alludes to obstacles that face refugees when their home countries are faced with political dilemmas, war and conflict.

The book opens with imagery by describing Hannah's early luxurious life before the war Germany broke out. For instance, the author says that Hannah and her mother would wear expensive clothes and go to expensive shopping malls and hotels to have fun. Unfortunately, things took a drastic turn when the Nazi regime took over.

The main paradox is that the life inside the Liner Passenger Ship Hannah boards with her family on their way to Havana is luxurious and full of life, unlike Germany's troubles under Nazi rule. For instance, people drink and dance while enjoying delicious meals and expensive liquor.

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The Saint Louis Liner is personified as entertaining and full of life.