Withering Courage

The text depicts a young woman, Marcelina, navigating the dangers of wartime Poland under Nazi occupation, delivering illegal newspapers for the resistance. Tragically, her best friend Marysia's family is betrayed by a Nazi soldier, leading to a devastating loss. As Marcelina grapples with grief, guilt, and emotional turmoil, she questions her resilience and purpose in the face of overwhelming defeat and the harsh realities of war.