In the novel, All the Light we Cannot See, it is clear the author has littered themes throughout the story, each one revealing a hidden message of the book. For example, Volkheimer, a young German soldier, is depicted many times by the author as the ideal
German recruit, a model for his younger classmate, but most importantly, a statue. From his classmates at school to his cohorts on the battlefield, Volkheimer emits a feeling of both mystery and awe. As the story progresses, it becomes apparent to readers as to why his colleagues commend him. Upon Werner’s arrival to the school, he begins to hear the gossip of the schoolboys referring to “The Giant”. He is illustrated as “A colossal boy from some boreal village, a legend among the younger