Ich fühl mich so fifty-fifty – Karin König – Language, Form and Structure: German Historical Terms

A concise German-language resource exploring the use of German historical terms in Karin König’s Ich fühl mich so fifty-fifty.

This resource analyses how historical vocabulary such as DDR, BRD, Grenze, Stasi, Mauerfall and Wende shapes the novel’s setting, conflicts and emotional impact.

Key features:

Examines how German historical terms create an authentic sense of time and place.
Explores the link between political vocabulary and Sabine’s personal experiences.
Analyses contrasts between official language, everyday speech and youthful expression.
Considers how terms such as East and West become symbols of identity and belonging.
Includes an accompanying worksheet to reinforce and practise key concepts.