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“Thomas Mann, who was, of course, in America. He writes an article about their deaths. Not long afterwards, a new faith in freedom and honor is dawning.”
Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: Sophie reading in munitions factory
For: Readers interested in literature's role in resisting oppressive regimes
Key quote: “after lights out she reads thomas man's the magic mountain by torchlight”
The host mentions 'The Magic Mountain' to highlight Sophie's intellectual pursuits during a time of war and her resistance to the militaristic environment around her. This reference serves to illustrate the contrasting values of individualism and critical thought against the backdrop of Nazi ideology.