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Quote #10
There was something more we should do, something we should say. How could this bleak moment be the end? After surviving the battle and his wounds and the journey to the farm and the raids by the Germans, after working so hard to get him well again, after our loving time together, how could it end as it did? How could life be so unfair? (17.58)
When Jacob dies—suddenly—Geertrui is heartbroken. Wouldn't you be if the love of your life dropped dead while dancing with you? She questions life itself because it does seem unfair to her that she should keep on living while her love is dead.