Free write: "Her every belonging, Madam van Seyveld said, has been replaced by something that resembled its predecessor but was fundamentally different" (123). This same sentiment was shared by many people after the war. We can even see this happening to Max as he is trying to replace Rose/their relationship and his father's paintings.
Option 1: Think about your character for the scrapbook project and write about something that was replaced in their lives with a similar yet "fundamentally different" item.
Option 2: Think about your own life and write about how something was replaced with something similar but "fundamentally different."
Discussion
** Let's look at some slides, first (up to 36)
1. In what ways is Chaim's refusal to have his passport stamped "Deporté" a sign of his struggle with identity, a struggle with its dynamics and what define him?
2. p. 124: the resourcefulness of the art dealers (I love this story!)
3. p. 129: Chevalier's "Valentine"
4. What does Sara contrast of Chaim and Max's war time experiences on p. 131?
5. In what ways has Max receded from the foreground of the action?
6. Exactly what did Rose do during the water (p. 148-152, 158, 170-175)?
7. Do you think Max needs Rose or wants Rose? Justify your response.
8. Recovery of one painting ... p. 162
9. Dream p. 165
10. Rose's rebuttal: p. 169
**How has Max's voice changed over the course of the novel thus far? How would you describehis voice in Parts 1 & 2? Part 3?
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