The Hiding Place: An Analysis

Part I of Essay
Corrie Ten Boom recounts her horrific tale of her experiences during World War II in Holland, in her novel, The Hiding Place. The real life nightmare begins with the 100th anniversary of her families watch shop. From the first paragraph it is evident that ten Boom is a wa ....

Part II of Essay
.... her everyday life. She is conscious of those around her to the point where she acts to correct situations, which she’s unhappy with. The novel begins with ten Boom’s pleasant account of her life. She’s happy unmarried and living with her family. She lives to make those around her happy. This trait is also found in her family. Many of their customers are treated as close personal friends, which many of them are. She’s very pleasant and loves life. The reader of the book begins to feel as if they’re part of the family. The ambiance ....