The Tattooist of Auschwitz

by

Heather Morris

Mrs. Goldstein Character Analysis

Mrs. Goldstein is Gita’s former neighbor, who lived near her family before being taken to Birkenau. Gita is astounded to reunite with Mrs. Goldstein in her block after having already spent a fair amount of time in the concentration camps. After they greet each other, Mrs. Goldstein regrettably tells Gita that her parents and sisters were taken by the Nazis and that everyone believes them to be dead.

Mrs. Goldstein Quotes in The Tattooist of Auschwitz

The The Tattooist of Auschwitz quotes below are all either spoken by Mrs. Goldstein or refer to Mrs. Goldstein. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
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Chapter 13 Quotes

Around her she can feel the recognition of those witnessing her moment of grief. They look on in silence, each going into their own dark place of despair, not knowing what has become of their own families. Slowly, the two groups of women—the longtimers and the newcomers—join together.

Related Characters: Gita, Mrs. Goldstein
Page Number: 128
Explanation and Analysis:
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Mrs. Goldstein Quotes in The Tattooist of Auschwitz

The The Tattooist of Auschwitz quotes below are all either spoken by Mrs. Goldstein or refer to Mrs. Goldstein. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
Survival and Morality Theme Icon
).
Chapter 13 Quotes

Around her she can feel the recognition of those witnessing her moment of grief. They look on in silence, each going into their own dark place of despair, not knowing what has become of their own families. Slowly, the two groups of women—the longtimers and the newcomers—join together.

Related Characters: Gita, Mrs. Goldstein
Page Number: 128
Explanation and Analysis: