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The Sunflower

12 min read 15 min listen Narrated by Sophie
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What’s it about?

A dying SS soldier confesses to a massacre and asks a Jewish prisoner for forgiveness. The prisoner walks away in silence, sparking a lifelong meditation on whether some acts are unforgivable.

You’ll learn

  • The limits of forgiveness
  • Who can forgive the unforgivable
  • The burden of bearing witness
  • Justice vs. mercy