The Zookeeper's Wife: A War Story Chapter 14 Quotes

The Zookeeper's Wife: A War Story Chapter 14 Quotes

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Quote 1

Hiding them posed problems, but who better than zookeepers to devise fitting camouflage? (14.1)

Some people might say that zookeepers are great at taking away the freedoms of animals and locking them in cages. Those people would be glad to see the zookeepers using their talents to save human lives for a change.

Quote 2

Some villa Guests hid while others hovered, emerging only after dark to roam the house at liberty. (14.15)

Even inside the villa, Guests aren't necessarily safe. It's a pit stop on their long road to freedom; they still must hide, because any gossip could expose them. There really isn't any safety in this war.

Quote 3

Jan preferred the role of general, spy, and tactician, especially if it meant bamboozling or humiliating the enemy. (14.4)

Jan may keep cool under pressure, but the thought of pulling the wool over the Germans' eyes sure does get his blood pumping. However, he's able to keep his excitement in check, which makes him a skillful and hence valuable spy.