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Summary

EXTENDED SUMMARY 
  
SALT TO THE SEA 
BASED ON THE BOOK BY RUTA SEPETYS 
  
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CONTENT 
Introduction to the Journey 
The War-Torn Landscape 
Emilia’s Struggle 
Joana’s Guilt and Purpose 
Florian’s Secrets 
Alfred’s Distorted Reality 
The Journey to the Ship 
Aboard the Wilhelm Gustloff 
The Tragedy Unfolds 
General Analysis 
  
ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
“Salt to the Sea” by Ruta Sepetys is a historical novel set during World War II, focusing on four refugees fleeing the advancing Soviet forces in East Prussia. Joana, Florian, Emilia, and Alfred are each haunted by their pasts and driven by a desire for survival. As they make their way to the port of Gotenhafen in hopes of boarding a ship to safety, they face the horrors of war, the weight of guilt, and the struggle to maintain humanity. The novel explores themes of survival, resilience, loss, and the emotional toll of war on individuals.

Duration: 29 minutes (00:28:53)
Publishing date: 2024-11-13; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —

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