Extended Reading

The Pianist quotes

  • Father: What do you think? Should I, should I take Uncle Szymon's portrait?

    Mother: Take it, don't take it, take what you like!

    [sigh]

    Mother: Can't you see I'm worried sick?

  • [first lines]

    Dorota: [running from bombing] Mr. Szpilman?

    Wladyslaw Szpilman: Hello.

    Dorota: Oh, I came specially to meet you. I love your playing.

    Wladyslaw Szpilman: Who are you?

    Dorota: My name is Dorota. I, I'm Jurek's sister... You're bleeding.