Glossary

1.     They:

There are different meanings to this term that David uses, as it depends on the reader’s perspective. As most people would think that they are the Nazi who held David and other people hostage in the concentration camps. They can also be David’s mixed emotions, fears and thoughts that haunted him. Every reader has a different outlook on this word.

2.     Beauty:

A divine characteristic in a person, place or thing that is pleasant, enjoyable or delightful to someone. Either colour, texture, shape or pattern, or personality that is pleasing to someone.

      “The fine, delicate blossom brought Maria to mind. A tree full in bloom was among the most beautiful of things, and David’s smile came unbidden.”

3.      Evil:

A person or thing that is wicked, horrible or cruel, or does disastrous deeds, causes pain or torture to a living creature. Anything wrong or bad such as them in the novel.

      “They did not know Carlo was evil.”

David referred to Carlo as evil after using brute force with him, to cause pain.

4.    God of the Green Pastures and Still Waters:

“The Lord is my shepherd. I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in the green pastures. He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul. He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His Name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me.”

      This is the God David chose to follow and believe, using factual information from the church at first. David then builds onto this God to make him unlike the other ones, David’s own God.

5.    Freedom:

To David, freedom is the right to speak up, to be his own person without any restraints and to be his own master. That no one can take control of him, to have his own power and to have his own voice.