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Where does Corrie first meet Karel, and how old is she at the time?
Where does Corrie first meet Karel, and how old is she at the time?
They first met at an occasion in which mama was famous. Corrie was 14.
When do Corrie and Karel next meet, and where?
When do Corrie and Karel next meet, and where?
2 years later when she and Betsie visit Willem at college.
What is Corrie planning to do when she finishes her schooling?
What is Corrie planning to do when she finishes her schooling?
She plans to stay at home with mama and Tante Anna and do chores around the house.
What is wrong with Tante Bep?
What is wrong with Tante Bep?
What does Mama tell Corrie about happiness?
What does Mama tell Corrie about happiness?
What tragic news does the family learn about Tante Jans?
What tragic news does the family learn about Tante Jans?
At what occasion does Corrie meet Karel?
At what occasion does Corrie meet Karel?
What surprises Corrie when Tante Jans receives the news that she only has two weeks left to live?
What surprises Corrie when Tante Jans receives the news that she only has two weeks left to live?
What occasion takes the family to visit Willem? Who also visits Willem and the family?
What occasion takes the family to visit Willem? Who also visits Willem and the family?
During the time Corrie and her family visit at Willem's, what does Corrie do?
During the time Corrie and her family visit at Willem's, what does Corrie do?
What do Willem and his wife say to Corrie about Karel?
What do Willem and his wife say to Corrie about Karel?
When Karel leaves to return home, what does he beg Corrie to do? When does Corrie next see Karel? Who does he bring with him?
When Karel leaves to return home, what does he beg Corrie to do? When does Corrie next see Karel? Who does he bring with him?
Father, knowing that Corrie is heartbroken, gives Corrie advice. What is it?
Father, knowing that Corrie is heartbroken, gives Corrie advice. What is it?
What does Corrie realize about herself?
What does Corrie realize about herself?
Study Notes
Meeting Karel
- Corrie first meets Karel at her mother's renowned social occasion while she is 14 years old.
- Their second meeting occurs two years later during a visit to Willem at college.
Corrie's Future Plans
- After finishing school, Corrie intends to remain at home, assisting her mother and Aunt Anna with household chores.
Family Health Issues
- Tante Bep suffers from tuberculosis and eventually dies.
- The family receives heartbreaking news about Tante Jans, who is diagnosed with fatal diabetes and later passes away.
Perspectives on Happiness
- Mama teaches Corrie that happiness is not reliant on external circumstances, but rather is something we cultivate within ourselves.
Significant Occasions
- Corrie meets Karel again at Willem and Tine Van Veen's wedding.
- When Tante Jans learns she has only two weeks to live, she unexpectedly prepares her room, demonstrating surprising resolve.
Family Visits
- The family visits Willem for his first sermon, during which family, friends, and Karel are present.
- During their visit, Corrie enjoys long walks with Karel through the countryside.
Karel's Intentions
- Willem and his wife inform Corrie that Karel cannot marry her, as he wishes to respect his mother's desires and marry someone of higher social status.
Heartfelt Farewells
- Before departing, Karel urges Corrie to write to him. She next sees him in November at her home, accompanied by his new fiancée.
Father’s Advice
- Aware of Corrie's heartbreak, Father advises her that God will provide the best way to love.
Corrie's Self-Reflection
- Corrie comes to the painful realization that she may never experience romantic love and anticipates a life as a spinster.
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