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129. Florian
Themes
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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 writes another letter to Hannelore. He tells her the ship finally departed, at ten times carrying capacity. He tells her he is of steely constitution, before ending the letter and vomiting on his own shoes.
Once again, Alfred’s imaginary letter to Hannelore contrasts sharply with the reality of his life and military service.
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