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Who is Mrs. Hirsch?
Who is Mrs. Hirsch?
- A German soldier
- A Jewish shop owner who sells buttons (correct)
- A member of the Danish resistance
- A friend of Anne Marie
What does it mean to be rationed?
What does it mean to be rationed?
To limit the use of resources such as electricity and fuel.
What is a swastika?
What is a swastika?
The German Nazi symbol.
What is Peter's relationship to Lise?
What is Peter's relationship to Lise?
What does the Danish resistance do?
What does the Danish resistance do?
Who are the Germans in the context of the story?
Who are the Germans in the context of the story?
Why is Anne Marie worried about Ellen?
Why is Anne Marie worried about Ellen?
Who does Peter warn Anne Marie to stay away from?
Who does Peter warn Anne Marie to stay away from?
What does Anne Marie mean by being an ordinary person?
What does Anne Marie mean by being an ordinary person?
What does Anne Marie say that shows her desire to help Jewish people?
What does Anne Marie say that shows her desire to help Jewish people?
What theme does the protection of ALL people in Denmark represent?
What theme does the protection of ALL people in Denmark represent?
What evidence shows the Germans taking over?
What evidence shows the Germans taking over?
How does Kirsti feel about her new shoes?
How does Kirsti feel about her new shoes?
Who destroyed the Danish ships to avoid German takeover?
Who destroyed the Danish ships to avoid German takeover?
What does Kirsti believe the bombing of ships was?
What does Kirsti believe the bombing of ships was?
Why is Kirsti unable to get real shoes?
Why is Kirsti unable to get real shoes?
Why were Anne Marie and Kirsti not able to go to the Jewish New Year?
Why were Anne Marie and Kirsti not able to go to the Jewish New Year?
Who came to stay at the Johansen house and pretended to be Anne Marie's sister?
Who came to stay at the Johansen house and pretended to be Anne Marie's sister?
What does Kirsti represent in this chapter?
What does Kirsti represent in this chapter?
What did the Nazi soldiers take from the Jewish synagogue and why?
What did the Nazi soldiers take from the Jewish synagogue and why?
Where do the Nazis say Jews are taken?
Where do the Nazis say Jews are taken?
Why is Ellen so sad at the Johansen's home?
Why is Ellen so sad at the Johansen's home?
Who is Ellen supposed to pretend to be?
Who is Ellen supposed to pretend to be?
What does papa mean by 'three daughters again'? What does Ellen's dark hair foreshadow?
What does papa mean by 'three daughters again'? What does Ellen's dark hair foreshadow?
What theme does the Johansen's protection of Ellen demonstrate?
What theme does the Johansen's protection of Ellen demonstrate?
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Study Notes
Characters and Definitions
- Mrs. Hirsch is a Jewish shop owner who sells buttons; her shop was closed by the Nazis, highlighting the impact of Nazi laws on Jewish businesses.
- Peter is Lise's fiancé, visited the Johansens with shells and beer, and warned about the increasing Nazi restrictions, indicating the dangers faced by the Jewish community.
- Ellen stays at the Johansen home and pretends to be Anne Marie's sister for safety reasons.
Historical Context
- Rationed items involve limitations on the use of resources like electricity and fuel, reflecting wartime scarcity.
- The swastika represents the German Nazi regime, symbolizing oppression and anti-Semitism during this period.
- The Danish resistance is crucial as they assist Jewish people by providing essential items and helping them escape from Nazi control.
Themes and Motifs
- Loyalty is a central theme illustrated by the protection of all people in Denmark, regardless of religion, emphasizing solidarity in the face of persecution.
- Anne Marie’s proclamation, “All of Denmark must be bodyguards for the Jews,” reflects her commitment to helping others, transcending personal safety.
- Friendship is highlighted through the Johansens’ protection of Ellen, showcasing the personal risks taken for the sake of others' safety.
Experiences of Jewish Characters
- Ellen’s sadness at Johansen's home stems from her separation from her parents, underscoring the emotional toll of the Nazi regime on families.
- The absence of celebrations, like the Jewish New Year for the Rosens, indicates the urgency and fear surrounding their circumstances.
- Kirsti's belief that bombings were fireworks illustrates the innocence of children amidst the harsh realities of war.
Consequences of Nazi Actions
- German soldiers are responsible for closing Jewish-owned stores and are a source of fear, as Peter warns Anne Marie to steer clear of them.
- The Nazis took a list of Danish Jews from the synagogue for the purpose of arresting and deporting them, exemplifying the organized nature of the oppression.
Societal Changes and Impact
- The closing of Jewish stores, the presence of soldiers, and the rationing of leather convey the systematic control and takeover by the Germans in Denmark.
- The destruction of Danish ships by the resistance exemplified efforts to thwart a full takeover, representing active opposition against Nazi forces.
Symbolism
- Kirsti's new green "fish" skin shoes symbolize the loss of normalcy and the impact of wartime scarcity on everyday life.
- Ellen's dark hair foreshadows struggles and risks ahead, related to her Jewish identity amidst a dangerous societal backdrop.
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