Small world

In 2002, Julia went to visit an old woman with Bamber (her coworker). They asked this woman if she remembered anything about the Vel' D'Hiv. The interesting part of what she said was: "...I realized that in the véledrome, they hadn't had much to eat or drink. I felt helpless and angry. I tried to throw them bread and fruit, but the police would not let me." (pg 68) I found this interesting because back in 1942 when Sarah had just arrived at the roundup, a woman tried to give her bread because she felt bad for her. (pg. 56) It is weird how all the way in 2002 Julia has crossed paths with the same woman who tried to help Sarah survive in 1942. It just shows how Julia and Sarah's lives cross even if one part of the story was in 1942 and the other was 2002. This also shows that not all French people were approving of what the French police were doing to the Jews. Overall it's strange how 60 years later Julia is sitting talking to the same woman who was back in Sarah's past. It goes to show that some people really are generous and kind even if most people believe everyone has a bad side to them and is self-absorbed.