`Author:` `Availability:` > [!info] > ## Summary The novel The Mare by Angharad Hampshire delves into the life of Hermine Braunsteiner, a Nazi concentration camp guard known for her brutal actions during [[The Holocaust]]. Braunsteiner’s transformation from an ordinary individual to a perpetrator of atrocities exemplifies how mimetic desire and the [[Scapegoat]] mechanism can manifest destructively. Her actions can be seen as an attempt to align with the desires and expectations of the Nazi regime, leading to the victimization of countless innocents. By applying Girard’s theory to Braunsteiner’s [[storytelling|story]], we gain insight into how individuals and societies can be driven to commit heinous acts through mechanisms of imitation and scapegoating. This perspective underscores the importance of recognizing and addressing these dynamics to prevent such tragedies in the future. ## Key Takeaways ## Quotes - ## Notes `Concepts:` `Knowledge Base:` [[Books index]]