Explanation:
In the “Sophie’s Choice” by William Styron, Sophie, a Holocaust survivor, is tragically forced to make an impossible decision at Auschwitz: she must choose which of her two children to save from immediate death. Overwhelmed by the unbearable choice, she ultimately decides to send her young son to his death, a haunting and heart-wrenching act that leaves a lasting emotional scar on Sophie’s psyche. The novel delves into Sophie’s complex and tortured past, exploring the devastating impact of her choice and the profound psychological trauma it inflicts upon her.