In recent years, there has been growing interest in books about ordinary people who demonstrated extraordinary courage during World War II's Holocaust era. One such novel is 'The Zookeeper's Wife' by Diane Ackerman, which tells the story of Dr. Jan and his wife Antonina Zabinski as they risked their lives to save hundreds of Jews from being sent to Nazi extermination camps.

At its core, this book is a powerful tribute to those who refused to stand idly by in the face of unimaginable evil. Among them are Jan and Antonina Zabinski, whose courageous actions have become legendary. This article will focus on why it can be argued that Dr. Jan Zabinski was the stronger main character between him and his wife.

To understand this assertion, we must first consider what makes someone considered 'strong.' While traditional notions often equate strength with physical prowess or bravery in dangerous situations, there are many other forms of fortitude at play here. In the case of Dr. Jan Zabinski's story, it was not just his ability to confront danger head-on that defined him as strong but also his leadership qualities and willingness to make difficult decisions under pressure.

One pivotal moment where these traits became crystal clear was when Dr. Jan Zabinski decided to smuggle hundreds of Jews into the Warsaw zoo, despite knowing full well that doing so would put himself and his entire family at risk of being discovered by the Nazi authorities patrolling outside their gates every night for weeks on end...

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