Indy and Henry's Nazi Terminal Forged Boarding Papers

Critical plot device enabling Indy and Henry to board the zeppelin under false identities; actively inspected by guards and central to the escape sequence at the Nazi terminal gates.

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Purpose

Passing boarding gates and boarding the zeppelin under false identities

Significance

Key to escaping Nazi Germany as Henry's exposure heightens; their success hinges on the papers fooling guards while plainclothes agents distribute his image nearby

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

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S1E3 · INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE

The Shadow of the Swastika: A Father’s Face and the Flight from Berlin

Indy and Henry’s forged papers are presented to the Boarding Guards as they attempt to board the zeppelin. These papers serve as a critical tool in their escape, providing a thin veneer of legitimacy that allows them to bypass the initial security checkpoint. The success of their forgery is a moment of tense relief, but it also underscores the fragility of their situation. The papers are a symbol of their desperation and ingenuity, representing their last line of defense against detection.

Before: Carefully prepared and held by Indy, ready to be presented to the Boarding Guards.

After: Examined and approved by the Boarding Guards, allowing Indy and Henry to proceed toward the zeppelin.

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