Go, Went, Gone

by Jenny Erpenbeck
Thomas, a former economics teacher, is Richard’s friend. He’s a well-informed person and knows a lot about the refugee crisis. He supports Richard’s advocacy work to help asylum seekers, helping him set up a bank account to receive donations and opening his studio apartment to refugees in need of housing.
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Thomas Character Timeline in Go, Went, Gone

The timeline below shows where the character Thomas appears in Go, Went, Gone. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 29
Refugee Crisis and Bureaucracy   Theme Icon
Compassion and Human Connection  Theme Icon
Racism and Prejudice  Theme Icon
...Sylvia and Detlef, asking if Richard would like to take a walk with them and Thomas. Richard agrees. Detlef asks Richard about “the Africans,” and Richard catches a confused Thomas up... (full context)
Chapter 54
Refugee Crisis and Bureaucracy   Theme Icon
Compassion and Human Connection  Theme Icon
Racism and Prejudice  Theme Icon
The Power and Limitations of Language  Theme Icon
...Ali moves in with Anne, since he already knows her and her mother. Richard and Thomas open a bank account for donations. Nobody asks Monika and Jörg to help. Now, 147... (full context)