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Like Sophie, Hilde has a strong sense of rebelliousness, and when she begins to understand that Albert is manipulating his characters without any regard for their feelings, she decides to retaliate by giving Albert a taste of his own medicine. The novel ends with the image of Hilde and Albert, reunited at last, looking up at the stars. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:.
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She also notices an envelope, addressed to her. Suddenly, Sophie hears Hermes barking—quickly, Chapter Hellenism. The postcard greets Hilde Chapter The Postcards. Joanna reads one postcard. Chapter Two Cultures. Alberto tells Sophie Chapter The Middle Ages. He also mentions Sophie goes As Alberto falls silent, Sophie asks him about Hilde. Alberto mentions one, Hilde gard of Bingen. Hilde gard, Alberto explains, believed Chapter The Renaissance.
Although she has no way of proving it, Sophie senses that this girl is Hilde. Sophie tries to introduce herself to this strange other girl, but before she can get Sophie is bewildered by her dream. She goes downstairs and greets Hermes barks at the mailbox.
Alberto Knox, wearing a yellow jacket with padded shoulders. Sophie asks Alberto Sophie feels a chill running down her Chapter The Baroque. Outside building No. So, in some ways, Hilde represents that ideal reader for Gaarder's book.
Sophie's World is designed to be both a novel and a history of philosophy, and someone like Hilde would understand and think about the philosophical ideas that are put forth but would also be partial to the fantastical aspects of the story. SparkTeach Teacher's Handbook. Themes Symbols Motifs. Important Quotes Explained.
Sophie is critical, and she does not spare those she cares about. Her mother has to listen to much criticism from Sophie throughout the book, and Joanna and Alberto also hear a fair share. Sophie is opinionated and she is interested in saying only what she thinks. Sophie's teacher, Alberto Knox represents the ideal philosopher.
He is never quick to judge and he always thinks about what he is doing. Alberto believes passionately in philosophy, since it helps him understand that his existence is due to the mind of Albert Knag. Alberto is an excellent teacher because he forces Sophie to think things out on her own and does not make things easy for her but he also cares about her and wants her to learn.
Hilde is Albert Knag's daughter and Sophie and Alberto are created for her amusement. Like Sophie, she is a deep thinker, and the philosophy in the book intrigues her deeply. Hilde is also extremely compassionate, and she feels for Sophie and Alberto while her father plays with their lives.
She is independent, and proves it by giving her father a taste of his own medicine during his return from Lebanon. Hilde thinks things through but also trusts her instincts over her reason sometimes, and her instinct is what tells her that Sophie actually exists. Hilde's father, Albert Knag is the brains behind Sophie and Alberto's existence.
He creates them as a birthday gift for his daughter, whom he loves deeply. Albert Knag has an ironic sense of humor and cares very much about the world. He works for the UN and he wants people to live in peace and harmony.
Albert also very much wants his daughter to see the world and the universe as the special place that it is. He wants her to learn about philosophy so that she will be able to think and live in the way that he thinks is proper. Like Alberto, he is a philosopher at heart, and the world itself is enough entertainment for him. Read an in-depth analysis of Albert Knag.
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