Anton later marries twice and has two children. In the events that soon follow, Anton loses his family and is sent to live in the care of his aunt and uncle. It narrates the story of the Twelve-year-old Anton Steenwijk, who lives in the outskirts of Haarlem (1945). This novel is fragmented into five episodes. Written by Mark Rumberg and other people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. GradeSaver, Web.These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. Next Section Glossary Previous Section The Assault Summary How To Cite in MLA Format Xiong, Boon, Uma Cardelli. Will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback. You can help us out by revising, improving and updatingĪfter you claim a section you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. SchulzĪ Nazi officer who dies trying to save Anton from a Spitfire. The Van LiemptsĪnton's uncle and aunt with whom he lives and grows up after his parents are killed in the assault. We later learn she was involved in the assassination together with Takes. The woman who was in the cell with Anton the night of the assault.

LiesbethĪnton's second wife, with whom he has his son Peter. Saskia's father, through whom Anton meets Cor Takes.

Geritt-JanĪnton's dentist, who convinces him to go to the march against nuclear weapons. Fake Ploeg SeniorĬhief Inspector of Police and a Nazi sympathizer known as the greatest murderer and traitor in Haarlem.

Saskia De GraaffĪnton's first wife, with whom he has his daughter Sandra. He made his daughter Karin move Fake Ploeg's body in front of the Steenwijk's house. KortewegĪnton's old neighbor who lived next door in the house called Home at Last. She helps her father move Fake Ploeg's body in front of the Steenwijk's house after her is shot. Korteweg) who lived in the house called Home At Last. Karin KortewegĪnton's old neighbor (the daughter of Mr. The Steenwijks' received the retaliation of the Nazis. He unknowingly got Anton's family killed by assassinating Ploeg in front of the Kortewegs' house, who then moved the body in front of the Steenwijks' house. He was involved in the assassination of Fake Ploeg Senior the night of the assault together with Truus. He was later seen in an anti-communism protest outside of Anton's apartment. He was a classmates of Anton before the tragic event. Son of Fake Ploeg Senior who got murdered on the day of the assault. He seems to be impulsive and quite quick to act as shown in the beginning. He was also killed during the night of the assault. Fake Ploeg Seniorįather of Fake Ploeg Junior, a nazi collaborator, and neighbor of the protagonist Anton Steenwijk. His family was killed off on the night of the assault and was forced to go live with his aunt. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.

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