The Solidarity Movement: Resistance and Oppression

This chapter details the historical context of the Solidarity movement in Poland during the early 1980s, highlighting the surge in membership and the government's violent response, including the imposition of martial law. The speaker recounts personal experiences of imprisonment and interrogation under brutal conditions, emphasizing the psychological and physical challenges faced by political prisoners. The narrative culminates in a poignant reflection on the solidarity displayed by Polish citizens, symbolized by their monthly candlelight vigil against the oppressive regime.