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What route is Corrie forced to take to visit Betsie in the hospital?
What route is Corrie forced to take to visit Betsie in the hospital?
She must go to the very large window of the latrine at the rear of the hospital that is too warped to close right.
What work detail is Betsie assigned to when she returns to the barracks?
What work detail is Betsie assigned to when she returns to the barracks?
She goes to the knitting brigade.
What do the guards avoid that explains their absence in the barracks?
What do the guards avoid that explains their absence in the barracks?
The guards don't want to be infected with the fleas in the barracks.
What new situation does Corrie find herself in?
What new situation does Corrie find herself in?
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What is Betsie's vision of life after the war?
What is Betsie's vision of life after the war?
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Under what unusual circumstances does Betsie go to the hospital?
Under what unusual circumstances does Betsie go to the hospital?
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What does Betsie tell Corrie about her visions before she dies?
What does Betsie tell Corrie about her visions before she dies?
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What shocks Corrie when she sees Betsie's body after her death?
What shocks Corrie when she sees Betsie's body after her death?
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Study Notes
Visit to the Hospital
- Corrie must navigate through a latrine with warped windows and a strong stench from open toilets.
- Corpses of deceased inmates lie in a dismal state on the opposite wall.
Betsie's Work in the Barracks
- Betsie joins the knitting brigade, completing her quota quickly each day.
- She uses her time to minister and read the Bible, moving around to reach different groups.
Flea Discovery
- Betsie realizes that the guards avoid the barracks to escape flea infestations.
Corrie's New Assignment
- Circumstances lead to Corrie being assigned to knitting after failing a sight test, which saves her from transport.
Betsie's Vision
- Betsie envisions a future house larger than their previous home, designed to aid those traumatized by war.
- She describes a vivid setting with wooden floors, sculptures, a grand staircase, and gardens, expressing it as if it's a certainty.
Betsie's Illness and Hospitalization
- Betsie becomes gravely ill, unable to move; Corrie and Maryke carry her.
- The Snake avoids sending her through sick call and ensures she is taken to the hospital, risking fleas for her comfort.
Final Visions from Betsie
- Betsie shares a vision of a reformed concentration camp turned into a nurturing home, promoting love and healing.
- She believes in the transformative power of love and urges to share their lessons about God's presence.
Betsie's Death
- After her passing, Corrie is shocked to find Betsie's face youthful and radiant, devoid of signs of suffering.
- This peaceful image contrasts starkly with the horrors they had endured together, highlighting Betsie's enduring spirit.
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