Summary

DRAG - When Rose told Dr. Alexander that Róża would not be testifying, he said he was not surprised, because “‘She has no sense of who she is’” (322). Rose realized that every part of Róża was connected to Ravensbrück. That was why Róża had initially introduced herself as “‘Polish Political Prisoner 7705. I’m a Rabbit’” (323).

Rose discusses how thrust pushes you forward, and drag opposes thrust by pulling you down. At the trial, everyone wore headphones for translation purposes. The Rabbits’ testimony took all day. She noted that only one of the defendants showed signs of unhappiness; the others appeared emotionless.

Rose then saw Anna in front of her. Anna had turned around and motioned to Rose to meet her in the washroom. When they met, Anna addressed her as “Prisoner 51498” in German, which deeply unsettled Rose (327). But...