Themes
Key
LitCharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in Salt to the Sea, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work.
Agency, Willpower, and Fate
Storytelling and Fantasy
Memory and Survival
Family and Community vs. Selfishness
Summary
Analysis
Alfred composes another letter to Hannelore. He tells her he feels his friendship with Florian has developed. He also tells her about his potential medal. He ends the letter reminding Hannelore that “everything I achieve, everything I have done, it is all for you. For you and for Germany.”
Although Alfred says he is motivated by his love for Hannelore and Germany, in his thoughts it is clear he is motivated by love for himself.
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