Trainspotting - Analysis of the german translation of the chapter "Strolling through the meadows" with the model of Juliane House (Translation Quality Assessment)

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Set in contemporary Edinburgh, the narrative follows a group of heroin addicts navigating their chaotic lives. A pivotal chapter details a nighttime walk through the meadows, initiated after a pub visit, as three characters search for their missing friends. Along the way, they encounter familiar faces and a squirrel, leading to a moment of tension when two attempt to harm the animal, only to be stopped by the third. This scene encapsulates themes of camaraderie, moral conflict, and the stark realities of addiction.