Question

Who was Helmuth and why was he afraid

Answer 1

Helmuth is a boy who lives in Germany. He was afraid because his mother will poison him.

Answer 2

Answer:

Helmuth, was an 11 year old German boy who overheard his parents discussion on whether the entire family should be killed or only his father should commit suicide.

Also, Helmuth's father was a Nazi and support of Adolf Hitler.