Character Outline

Solomon Radasky:
Solomon was born on May 17, 1910 in Warsaw, Poland. Solomon is of average height and fit, but no muscular. Solomon is married and has two kids. The kids he went to school with enjoyed his company, he was friendly and relaxed, also he had no fear in sharing his feeling and ideas. His personality changed dramatically as the situation in Poland did after allying with Germany. Once Jews started becoming oppressed he became scared and introverted, and for good reason. He was born and raised Jewish family of just him in his mom. His religion was something he held dear and relied on in times of need, this was being taken away from him now. He worked hard as a carpenter and made a name for himself in the industry before the war. Solomon didn’t have pets, his mother wouldn’t allow it. Although his mother was strict, they got along well. He was intelligent, but not text book smart, he rather had the street smarts that allowed him survive through his adventures, which were far more important.
Carmen Radasky:
Carmen was born on June 17, 1894, in Warsaw, Poland. Carmen is Solomon’s mother. Her husband was killed when coming back from the grocery stores when her son was 5 years old. Carmen and Solomon’s father never had a good relationship. They got married when she became pregnant with Solomon and only stayed together because of him. In some ways they loathed each other but were always hiding it from their friends and son. Her husband cheated frequently, but what could she do? Carmen had a large capacity to love, but also to hate. Her emotions could drive her to take crazy actions. Carmen was Jewish and proud of her religion. She stuck up for what she believed him in had no fears. She had no problem revolting to what she didn’t believe in, even if she was going against something much bigger then her. These qualities made her strong but also got her in trouble.
Adalwolf Germonvock:
Adalwolf is a good friend of Solomons. They always had eachothers backs throughout school. He was raised in a family of five, he was the 2nd youngest. Adawolf, or “Wolfy” as his friends called him, was the same age as Solomon and was a classmate of his until they graduated. They were some of the last Jews to graduate in Poland for a long time as they started having rights taken away, including the ability to go to University. Education was valued in Adawolf’s family, but he didn’t graduate for them, he didn’t do anything for them. He had a weak connection with his parents and never got along with his siblings. He wasn’t antisocial and had plenty of friends at school but if it weren’t for the unconditional love from his family they would have no reason to even talk to him. Behind his rebellious attitude, though, he was scared. He lacked the love that could help him through tough times. His family was well off and his parents tried to buy his place back into the family. He knew how much his parents wanted to get along with him but he knew they were just opposites. When Wolfy was hungry for soup his parents wanted pasta for dinner, it was nobody’s fault, but it lead to a schism in the family. His friends stayed with him and helped him in whatever he needed. He was always happy and optimistic around them. He had no enemies at school and was liked by teachers, outside of the house anyone would have thought he had a perfect life. These emotions and relationships would lead him to putting his friends, namely Solomon, in front of his family when all were in need.
Edward Bliart:
Edward lived in Germany is whole life. He was in school before World War II and made many friends, some Jewish. He kept these friends throughout life and accepted their life styles. Born and raised Christian in Poland he had no worries. His family was very well off and connected politically with many important individuals. They had frequent extravagant celebrations. Ed was too young to understand he attended gatherings celebrating the oppression of minorities and the beginnings of a Nazi Germany and Poland. He later looked back at himself with a moral eye and therefore self loathing. He had been enjoying a life fueled by dishonesty and hatred. His political affiliations eventually combated the beliefs of his family, and for good reason. Edward was a loving man and couldn’t stand the wrongs his parents had supported and caused. He forever wanted to make up for the things they had done, and he tried his best to do so, and succeeded.