The reference to the German soldiers as shadows shows how the characters see the Nazi soldiers during the World War II to mean that they were ubiquitous, always following and observing those languishing in their captivity at all times.
- The German soldiers were unrelenting and did not give those who sought refuge any breathing space to escape their harsh and inhumane treatment.
- "The Refugee" by Alan Gratz, a historical weaving of three different stories, portrayed the horrific human catastrophes caused by dictators everywhere. The author depicted the ugly circumstances and fate of refugees in Berlin (1938), Cuba 1994, and most recently Syria (2015), with the tremor suffered during the treacherous journey to escape to safe lands.
- Effectively, "The Refugee" correctly denounces the evil fall-outs from dictatorships and shows how children and families were endangered because of one man.
Thus, the German soldiers as shadows is a depiction of their ubiquitous presence, relentless pursuit, and close monitoring of the movement of the refugees in Berlin.
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