I’ve now finished
the first attempt at transcribing the letters. I shall have to come back to
them at some point, but I’m leaving them to rest a little now. I’ve decided to
have a go at the Hanni / Clara thread – an example of someone defying the authorities
and getting away with it.
I’ve now got Hanni
going to her BDM meeting. I’ve found myself delving into the copious notes I’ve
made about uniform and the activities. The navy-blue and white uniform suits
her and makes her look smart and feel grown-up. Even her mother, who knows exactly
what is going on, is impressed. So, being in the BDM was a chance to build
self-esteem. And Hanni is a teenager. She can’t understand her mother’s mixture
of pride and dread.
I’ve had a look at
the bigger picture. It seems to be a matter of writing what is important for
each thread and then weaving them together later. I’m very aware that first part
and the third part are both going to cover a short space of time and that the second
part is going to going to cover a longer period. But I’m also much clearer now
about how the three parts will come together.
I’m pleased that both Hanni and her mother are
developing well as characters.
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