Vocabulary:
(206) Dolefully: sorrowful; mournful; melancholy

(215)Lilting: A cheerful or lively manner of speaking, in which the pitch of the voice varies pleasantly

Literary Terms:
His voice was strangely harsh and resonent, like metal being crushed (212). This is an example of a similie used effectively to show the apparent coldness in this soldiers personality.

"At that very moment, a very large clock struck midday. Bonnet laughed, almost with pleasure. It was such a deep low, slightly cracked sound he imagined coming from the antique clock with the painted casing in some Dutch Old Master, along with the smell of fresh herring prepared by the housewife and the sounds from the street beyond the window with its tarnished panes of glass; in such paintings there was always a clock like this one hanging on the wall (215)." This quote is an example of symbolism to me, as the soldier Bonnet is imagining this specific scene vividly in his head, a scene that may have taken place in Germany. This clock symbolizes home and security to the German. This insight into the Germans thoughts allows the reader to think of the Germans as people, not just occupiers.

"The peaceful sky was tinged with pink and silver. Its innocent light played on the happy faces of the men as they marched past (218)." This is an example of personification, because peacefullness and innocence are human qualities.
Quote:
"Madeline opened the door without making a sound and slipped out into the deserted wet garden where tears seemed to drip from the trees. an hour later Lucile let Benoit in through the little green door that opened on to the Maie woods. The storm was over but an angry wind continued to rage (304)." This is after Benoit has killed a German Officer and must be hidden in Lucilles house. I think the final sentence is not only about the physical storm brewing outside, but also the conflict with the Germans intensifying greatly.

Theme:
The theme of Suite Francaise is fear, but with the fear comes fiercely strong hope for the future and loyalty to those one loves.