caust became public knowledge, people began to look with disfavor upon things German. Oskar is no different. Though he is Jewish, he is also German. He is filled with tension because he does not feel comfortable being in America and being associated with Germany. His occupation, often a source of respite for refugees, is also no help to OskarÆs dilemma. He must give a speech related to literature from the Weimar Republic. He endures anxiety over this task, because he feels bad about
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