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Captain Klenzendorf's Urgent Warning to Finkie
Captain Klenzendorf
Finkie, they're drowning.
[seeing the HJ boys drowning, to Sub-Officer Finkel]
A Mother's Affection for Her Child
Rosie Betzler
Mmmm-mmm-mm-mmm, my darling little cub.
[to Jojo]
Understanding Jojo's Identity Beyond Ideology
Elsa Korr
You're not a Nazi, Jojo. You're a ten-year-old kid who likes swastikas and likes dressing up in a funny uniform who wants to be part of a club. But you're not one of them.
A Simple Instruction from Captain Klenzendorf
Captain Klenzendorf
Don't do that.
[to the students, after seeing Jojo exploded by a hand grenade irresponsibly]
Encouraging Connection with an American
Fräulein Rahm
OK, see that American there? Just go give him a hug!
[to kid; loads suicide grenade at his back]
Blame and Consequences in Fräulein Rahm's Perspective
Fräulein Rahm
A Jew hypnotized my uncle, and he became a massive drunk, and he cheated on his wife, and he had an inappropriate relationship with my sister. And said he drowned in an unrelated accident, but it—it was Jew's fault.
The Irony of Attractiveness and Attention
Rosie Betzler
Enjoy the attention, kid. Not everyone is lucky enough to look stupid. I for one am cursed to look incredibly attractive.
[responding to Jojo who whines over his scar]
Curiosity Amidst Unlikely Circumstances
Jojo Betzler
Excuse me, little girl? Umm... Jew girl in the wall? Yoohoo... Jew???
[fearfully asking Elsa to come out of her secret room]
Courage in the Face of Criticism
Adolf Hitler
Let them say whatever they want. People used to say a lot of nasty things about me. "Oh this guy's a lunatic." "Oh, look at that psycho, he's gonna get us all killed. Let me let you on a little secret: the rabbit is no coward. The humble little bunny faces a dangerous world every day, hunting carrots for his family, for his country.
[comforting Jojo after being bullied "Jojo Rabbit"; shrugs, knows he DOES kill people]
Humorous Take on Unconventional Military Training
Captain Klenzendorf
I've been meaning to teach the HJ boys water warfare training. Y'know... in case they need to go to battle in a swimming pool.
A Disturbing Encounter with Russians
Fräulein Rahm
My friend met some Russians and they ate them.
Optimism Amidst War's Challenges
Captain Klenzendorf
And even though it would appear our country's on the backfoot and there's isn't much hope in us winning this war, apparently we're doing just fine.
Defiance Against Prejudice and Stereotypes
Elsa Korr
Break free. Break free, Great ], there are no weak Jews. I am descended from those who wrestle angels and kill giants, we were chosen by God. You were chosen by a pathetic little man who can't even grow a full mustache! Stronger race, huh?
[after Jojo tells her his race is superior, she has him in a headlock; [w:Aryan race|Aryan; releases Jojo roughly]
A Message of Support and Concern
Jojo Betzler
I just wanted to let you know that I don't want to break up with you now. I don't want you to kill yourself over me, which a couple of girls have done in the past, and it's pretty stressful. I need you to stay alive. Thank God you've been taken care of by that kid, who I must say is a remarkable young man beyond his years. And brave too.
[a second letter apologizing]
A Change of Heart in Jojo's Life
Jojo Betzler
Dear Elsa, this is hard for me to say but, I don't want to marry you anymore. I found a new woman, and we laugh a lot, and do the tongue kiss.
[a fake letter from Elsa's fiance Nathan]
Loyalty and Sacrifice in Wartime Ideology
Adolf Hitler
I am beginning to question your loyalty to myself and the party. You call yourself a patriot?! Yet where is the evidence? The German soldier was born out of necessity. Germany depends on the passion of these young men: passion and the readiness to FALL fot the Fatherland, DESPITE THE FUTILE EFFORTS OF ALLIED WAR PROFITEERS WHO SEND THEIR ILL-PREPARED ARMIES CLUMSILY INTO THE LAIR OF THE WOLF! And only zealous who stand steadfast in the face of the enemy will be ETCHED in German memory forevah! IT IS UP TO YOU TO DECIDE IF YOU WANT TO BE REMEMBERED, or disappear without a trace, like a pitiful grain of sand INTO A DESERT OF INSIGNIFICANCE!
[After Jojo tells him Elsa is not bad; voice gets louder]
Ideology and Violence in Fräulein Rahm's Statement
Fräulein Rahm
We Aryans are once thousand times more civilized and advanced than any other race. Now get your things together, kids, it's time to BURN SOME BOOKS!
[to Jungvolk members]
Loss and Separation in Uncertain Times
Elsa Korr
The last time I saw my parents was at the station. They were ]. I ran. Slowly found my way back to the city. But... my parents go to a place you don't come back from.
[telling Jojo; [The Holocaust|put on a train]
Friendship and Loyalty in Unusual Circumstances
Jojo Betzler
Yorki, you're my second best friend. First place is reserved for the Führer. So unless you're Hitler hiding in a fat little boy's body, I'd be happy with second place.
[clarifying to his friend Yorki his position]
Rejecting Authority and Embracing Individuality
Jojo Betzler
FUCK OFF, HITLER.
[after the war, Jojo realizes how horrible Hitler was, and attempts to kick him out of his life]
Jojo's Thoughts on Nathan's Activities
Jojo Betzler
No news from Nathan today, I'm afraid. He's probably doing something amazing, like reading a book or growing a beard.
A Delicate Stalemate of Consequences
Jojo Betzler
OK, here's the situation. If I tell on you, you’ll be in big trouble and I don’t think you want that. But then you’ll tell on me and my mother and we’ll be in trouble which I don’t want. And if you tell my mother I know, then she’ll kick you out, which you don’t want. And if I tell my mother I know, then you’ll cut off my Nazi head, which I also don’t want. So it's a Mexican stalemate.
Consequences of Betrayal and Loyalty
Elsa Korr
What will you do, sweet Hitlerchen? Hmm? Of course. Go on, then. Tell them. But do you know what happens if you do? I'll tell them you helped me. And your mother, too. Then we'll all be kaputt. And if you tell her you know about me, just one word... I'll do the world a great, big favor and cut your Nazi head off. Got it?
[to Jojo]
Frustration Over Missing Kitchen Utensils
Rosie Betzler
Where are all our god damn knives!?
[making dinner]
Captain Klenzendorf's Unique Uniform Design
Captain Klenzendorf
As part of our preparations for the invasion I’m re-designing my uniform. Note, the feathers for aerodynamics, the sparkly colour to dazzle the enemy, the boots are purely decorative. And this is a ] mounted with a radio which emits... annoying music to dishearten the enemy.
[shows another sketch; [w:Gatling gun|Gatling gun]
A Plan for Deception and Danger
Adolf Hitler
Yes. Great thinking, Rabbit. we'll use all of these books to make a fake floor that she'll fall through, straight into a pit full of piranhas, and—and lava and... bacon. Why, she won't know what hit her.
[after Jojo grabs books]
Coming of Age in Uncertain Times
Jojo Betzler
Jojo Betzler. Ten years old. Today, you join the ranks of the ] in a very, special... training weekend. It's going to be intense. But today, you become a man. I swear to devout all my energies and my strength to the saviour of our country, ]. I am willing and ready to give up my life for him. So help me, God.
[talking to the mirror; [w:Deutsches Jungvolk|''Jungvolk''; [Adolf Hitler]
Understanding Our Shared Humanity
Elsa Korr
OKay. We're like you... but human.
[Jojo asks for information about the Jews]
Metaphor of Control and Resilience
Rosie Betzler
You grab the rabbit by the tail, wrap it around his ear, tie it all up and then stuff it back down the hole.
[tying Jojo's shoes]