Born September 1960 in Southern California, as a white woman.
Being white and born relatively close to war times, Hannah may be more inclined to find war time in European countries of interest. Southern California, a stark contrast from France may be what draws her to its particular setting; it is so different from the world she grew up in. This may lead to further dramatization of events in the story, as her possible idealization or understanding of the culture regarding her story is not complete compared to a real French citizen. Speech, culture, and descriptions of usual occurrences throughout the story may be highlighted as more important than actually regarded.
