Un Secret Quotes Flashcards

1
Q

They hid their Jewish roots
- The spelling of the name changed
- Maxime wanted to hide his Jewish roots

A
  • “modifier l’orthographe de notre nom”
  • “il s’est employé a faire oublier ses origines”
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2
Q

Maxime has no interest in religion

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“le seul culte au quel il ait sacrifé est celui de son corps….ne s’imagiant pas le vendrei soir a la leur des chandelles”

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3
Q

Maxime wants to be French

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“amoureux de Paris, il veut s’y fondre”

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4
Q

Maxime refuses to wear the star or have the correct papers

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  • ” Maxime a refusé de se rendre au commissariat…cause de conflit au seint de la famille.”
  • ” il decide encore une fois de désobéir”
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5
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The explanation for Philippe circumcision

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“intervention chirurgicale nécessaire.”

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6
Q

The french posters identification of Jewish people

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“le nez aqullin, les doigts crochus, le menton fuyant que les affiches proposent aux Parisiens pour leur permettre de reconnaitre les ennemis de la france.”

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7
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Hiding the Jewish roots by changing the name

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“orthographe différente qui lui permettait de planter des racines profond dans le sol de France.”

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8
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The yellow star

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“La perspective d’arrborer l’insigne jaune anéantit tous ses France.”

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9
Q

Esther’s feelings on the star

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“Esther et lui porteront l’étoile avec fierté”

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10
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Philippe’s feeling on his Jewish origins

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“j’etais fier de ce dont j’avais hérité..fier de mon nom”

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11
Q

The Nazis triumph regarding the persecution of the Jews

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“défait, le persécuteur triomphait encore”

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12
Q

The impact of the occupation on France

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“Quelques annees plus tard, les blessures du pays paraissent cicatrisées”

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13
Q

The betrayal of Hannah and Simons death (twice)

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“effacés a deux reprises; parla haine de leurs persécuteurs et par l’amour de leurs proches”

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14
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Joseph being the first to see the persecution

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“Joseph y voit les premiers signes ‘une persecution qui va se généraliser”

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15
Q

the restrictions for the Jews

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  • ” lieux interdits”
  • “les panneaux infamants”
  • ” ces etoiles brodées”
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16
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Maxime’s opinion on wearing the star

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“Maxime a refusé”

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17
Q

The betrayal of the French people towards the Jews

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“l’ennemi n’est plus l’envahisseur mais son pays lui-meme”

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18
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The weight of the star for Louise

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“l’étoile lui pése, plus encore que la lourde semelle de sa chaussure orthopédique.”

19
Q

The Nazis spreading through France

A

“le mal se répand”

20
Q

The first time Philippe heard their names

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“Trois morts surgirent de l’ombre, dont j’entendis les noms pour le premiére fois”

21
Q

His brother had actually existed

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“ce grand frére fantome avait donc éxitse”

22
Q

The reason for Hannah and Simons death as explained by Philippe to Maxime

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“seule la haine des persécuteurs était responsable de la mort d’Hannah et de Simon”

23
Q

The truth came out

A

“la vérité affleurait”

24
Q

The reality of Philippes life with love and lies

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“me donner naissance, m’aimer et me mentir”

25
Q

When the truth came out the reality of what was told

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“déversant ses tombereaux de secrets, de silences, cultivant la honte mutilant les patronymes, générant le mensonage”

26
Q

The desire of Maxime and Tania when they met - looking at each other for too long

A

“il soutient son regard, une seconde de trop”

27
Q

The desire of Maxime and Tania when they met - not wanting to hurt Hannah

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“il ne veut pas penser a l’injure qu’il fait a Hannah”

28
Q

The desire of Maxime and Tania after the wedding - Tania kept thinking of Maxime

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“Maxime occupe ses pensées plus qu’elle ne le voudrait”

29
Q

The desire of Maxime and Tania after the wedding - Tania struggles with wanting Maxime

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“elle a beau lutter, son image la porsuit, image troublante d’un homme qu’elle n’aime pas”

30
Q

The desire or Maxime and Tania when they decide to go to Saint-Gaultier

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“elle verrait Maxime tous les jours”

31
Q

the desire of Maxime and Tania at Saint - Gaultier - Tania is attracted to Maxime

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“il l’attire plus que jamais”

32
Q

the desire of Maxime and Tania at Saint - Gaultier - Maxime cant stop thinking about Tania

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“Bouleverse par Tania, Maxime se retourne chaque nuit, sans fin.”

33
Q

Louise and Esther feel guilty about losing Hannah and Simon

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“elles ont échoué dans la mission qui leur a été confiée”

34
Q

The narrator feels guilty but doesnt understand why

A

“souvent coupable sans raison”

35
Q

The narrators parents are sporty and athletic

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“la rencontre de deux corps glorieux”

36
Q

Maxime’s strength is used to hide his Jewish origins

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“sa carriére d’athléte fait oublier ses origines”

37
Q

Philippe’s body is different from his parents

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” l’éclante santé de mes parents contrastait encore d’advantage avec mon aspect souffreteux”

38
Q

The weaknesses of Philippe’s body

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“mes imperfections”

39
Q

The narrators obsession with bodies

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“j’avais pour les corps une curiosité sans limites”

40
Q

The narrator doesnt do any sport

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“dispensé de sport pour des raisons médicales”

41
Q

The perfection of Tania’s body

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“moulee dans son maillot noir”

42
Q

The narrators close relationship with Louise

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“je la sentais proche de moi sans doute en raison de sa difformité”

43
Q

Philippe’s acceptance of his body when the weight of the secret was lifted

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“mon apparence ne m’était plus une souffrance, je m’etoffais mes creux se comblaient, j’allais devenir un homme.”

44
Q

The narrator is skinny and complex

A

“j’avais beau souffrir de a maigreur, de ma paleur maladive”