6.1.8 "Un secret" by Philippe Grimbert

• What is Philippe Grimbert's profession in addition to being an author?

  Psychoanalyst
• When was Philippe Grimbert born?

  1948
• The narrator's parents willingly share their family's past in "Un secret".

  False
• The narrator's grandparents were directly impacted by the Holocaust.


  True
• The Holocaust setting in "Un secret" is a central element of the narrative.


  True
• What type of novel is "Un secret"?

  Semi-autobiographical
• What role did the narrator's parents play in "Un secret"?

  Conceal the traumatic past
• The Holocaust serves as a crucial historical backdrop in "Un secret".

  True
• The psychological impact of trauma is a central theme in the novel.


  True
• Symbolism in "Un secret" represents identity, memory, and trauma.

  True
• What does the discovery of an old family photograph symbolize in "Un secret"?

  Uncovering family secrets
• What literary technique is used when the grandmother recounts her Holocaust experiences?

  Characterization
• What is the main difference between "Un secret" and "Sarah's Key" in their approach to exploring the Holocaust?

  Specific narrative techniques
• "Un secret" is a semi-autobiographical novel that explores the hidden history of Grimbert's family
• "Un secret" is a semi-autobiographical novel by Philippe Grimbert that explores the traumatic past of his family during the Holocaust
• What is the role of the narrator in "Un secret"?

  Protagonist
• Match the themes in "Un secret" with their descriptions:

  Family History ↔️ Hidden and complex history of the family

  Identity ↔️ Journey of self-discovery

  Trauma ↔️ Lasting psychological and emotional impact
• "Un secret" explores themes of family history, identity, and trauma, reflecting Grimbert's background as a psychoanalyst
• The Holocaust is the historical setting of "Un secret".


  True
• "Un secret" explores the lasting impact of the Holocaust on future generations.


  True
• The novel explores the hidden and complex history of the narrator's family
• Match the theme with its description in "Un secret":

  Family History ↔️ Hidden and traumatic past

  Identity ↔️ Journey of self-discovery

  Trauma ↔️ Lasting psychological impact
• The reflective tone of the novel mirrors the narrator's process of uncovering and coming to terms with his family's history
• Grimbert uses emotive language to convey the lasting trauma of the Holocaust.


  True
• "Un secret" shares thematic overlap with Tatiana de Rosnay's "Sarah's Key".


  True
• The Holocaust serves as a crucial backdrop in "Un secret".

  True
• Steps in the plot of "Un secret"

  1️⃣ Young narrator discovers a family secret

  2️⃣ Narrator uncovers the traumatic past of his family

  3️⃣ Family history during the Holocaust is revealed
• The narrator's parents conceal the family's traumatic past from their son
• What is the psychological impact of the Holocaust on the characters in "Un secret"?

  Trauma
• Match the themes in "Un secret" with their descriptions:

  Family history ↔️ Hidden and complex history

  Identity ↔️ Journey of self-discovery

  Trauma ↔️ Lasting emotional impact
• The narrator in "Un secret" is the young protagonist who uncovers his family's hidden history
• What is Philippe Grimbert's background, which influences the novel's themes?

  Psychoanalyst
• What is the narrator's journey of self-discovery focused on in "Un secret"?

  Identity
• How does the narrative structure of "Un secret" contribute to the novel's themes?

  Uncovers family secrets
• Arrange the literary techniques used by Grimbert in "Un secret" based on their relevance to uncovering the novel's themes:

  1️⃣ Narrative Structure

  2️⃣ Symbolism

  3️⃣ Characterization

  4️⃣ Tone and Style
• The discovery of the family photograph explores themes of family history and identity
• Match the novel with its unique literary technique:

  "Un secret" ↔️ Symbolism (e.g. photographs)

  "Sarah's Key" ↔️ Dual timelines