Friedrich Character Analysis in The Tattooist of Auschwitz

A Russian soldier, Friedrich drives Lale to and from town each day so that Lale can carry out his job as the liaison between his Russian captors and the women they want to bring back to their chalet. Over time, Lale develops a friendly relationship with Friedrich, eventually earning his trust. When Friedrich is later transferred away, he and the other Russians trust Lale enough to let him drive himself to town, thereby giving him the opportunity to escape.

Friedrich Character Timeline in The Tattooist of Auschwitz

The timeline below shows where the character Friedrich appears in The Tattooist of Auschwitz. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

Knowledge, Uncertainty, and Power Theme Icon

...restorative bath before dressing in a nice suit. After a while, a Russian soldier named Friedrich comes to his room. Friedrich’s job, Lale learns, is to guard him. He will also... (full context)

...when he doesn’t know where Gita is or if she’s all right. The next morning, Friedrich takes Lale to the vault, where he selects jewels and another Russian officer writes down... (full context)

Unity, Sacrifice, and Empathy Theme Icon

Over the next few weeks, Lale falls into a routine with Friedrich and he even develops a positive reputation in town, as many of the women take... (full context)

Going on, Friedrich says that he’s being transferred and that Lale will now be driving himself into town... (full context)