After the tragic death of her brother Bruno, Gretel returned to Berlin with her mother, where they were both left profoundly distraught by their immense loss.
Bruno's life ended unexpectedly when he and Shmuel were caught in a gas chamber at Auschwitz. In the aftermath of this devastating event, the family structure was irrevocably altered.
Upon their return to Berlin:
- Gretel and her mother faced the immense grief of losing Bruno.
- Their emotional state was one of deep distress and sorrow, a direct consequence of the sudden and horrifying loss.
The period following Bruno's death marked a dark and sorrowful chapter for Gretel and her mother, as they grappled with the void left by his absence and the horrific circumstances of his demise.
To summarize the immediate aftermath:
| Event | Description |
|---|---|
| Bruno's Fate | Died in a gas chamber at Auschwitz. |
| Gretel & Mother's Action | They returned to Berlin. |
| Emotional Impact | Both Gretel and her mother were deeply distraught. |
