The narrative "Susanna" by Gertrud Kolmar is closely linked to the author's biography and offers a deep insight into the challenges and memories of an older educator in Nazi Germany. This woman, who is herself being persecuted, reflects on her time with Susanna, a girl she was once supposed to care for. Susanna's supposed mental illness increasingly reveals itself in the story as a rebellion against the rigid educational principles of the first-person narrator. The tale unfolds between the boundaries of reality and imagination, with Judaism emerging as a central theme. The relationship between Susanna and Rubin, a confused young man who leaves the small town, leads to a mysterious romantic encounter that captivates the readers. Kolmar's work is not only a narrative about personal memories but also a profound exploration of identity, faith, and the search for belonging.