The cultural impact of the book gave rise to the expression "making a'Sophie's Choice'", which describes being forced making a choice between two very dear possessions; keeping one and losing the other forever.
The cultural impact of the book gave rise to the expression "making a'Sophie's Choice'", in reference to either of the two central choices Sophie made in the book. It describes being forced making a choice between two very dear possessions; keeping one and losing the other forever.