Jop Character Analysis in The Hiding Place

An apprentice at the watch shop during the Nazi occupation. Eventually, he takes up residence at the Beje as well. Because German troops often seize young men in the streets and send them to work in German factories, the trip to and from work has become too dangerous. Jop begins to work with Corrie as a runner; one night, while delivering news of an imminent Gestapo raid to another safe house, Jop is caught and imprisoned.

Jop Character Timeline in The Hiding Place

The timeline below shows where the character Jop appears in The Hiding Place. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

After Eusie’s arrival, the family starts acquiring more permanent residents. The current apprentice, Jop, takes up residence as he risks being deported for forced labor every time he travels... (full context)

The first strike comes to Jop, the apprentice. One afternoon Rolf arrives with information that an underground house will be searched... (full context)