Martha expressed skepticism about the stories she heard while in Berlin, suggesting that she felt the accounts were exaggerated and overly dramatic. She struggled to reconcile her experiences with the stories of fear and oppression that others described.

Upon leaving the hotel, Martha noticed no signs of violence or fear among the people around her, which contributed to her doubts about the seriousness of the situation. This contrast between her observations and the narratives she encountered highlights the complexities of understanding life in a regime marked by terror.