The Zookeeper's Wife: A War Story Chapter 3 Quotes
The Zookeeper's Wife: A War Story Chapter 3 Quotes
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Quote 1
War wasn't something Antonina wanted to think about, especially since her last experience of war stole both her parents, so she assured herself, as most Poles did, of their solid alliance with France, keeper of a powerful army, and Britain's sworn protection. (3.6)
Even without a personal loss associated with war, most people wouldn't be looking forward to a world war. But Antonina's personal loss makes her feel so desperate that she ends up feeling dependent on France for protection.
Quote 2
The older boys believed, as Antonina did, that war belonged to the world of adults, not children. (3.17)
This isn't really a loss-of-innocence story, but everyone's innocence is lost a bit during this long, difficult, violent war. Even the zoo animals don't escape unscathed.
Quote 3
Jan knew Poland hadn't the planes, weapons, or war equipment to compete with Germany, and so they started talking seriously about sending Ryś somewhere safer, to a town of no military interest, if such a place existed. (3.24)
Jan and Antonina aren't afraid for their own safety; they are much more worried about the safety of their child and the animals in their care. Who will think of the children? And the peacocks?