Because they needed a reason and a code to call all the Jewish people and a reason for being many persons at that home in that moment at night
Annemarie decided to tell Ellen the truth about Aunt Birte to protect her from potential danger. She wanted Ellen to know about the dangers of the situation so that she could be prepared and stay safe. It was a difficult decision, but Annemarie believed honesty was important in protecting her friend.
Annemarie didn't tell Ellen the truth about Aunt Birte because it was a dangerous secret that could put Ellen's life at risk. The less Ellen knew about the situation, the safer she would be. Annemarie was trying to protect Ellen from the dangers of the Nazi occupation.
Annemarie accuses Uncle Henrik of lying to her about Great Aunt Birte because she never accepted the idea that the family's elderly relative had emigrated to the U.S. Instead, Annemarie learned the truth about what happened to Great Aunt Birte during the war when she visited Uncle Henrik and his family at their seaside home.
because of what uncle Henrik told her in the barn its better to know little
Aunt Birte's Knife
No, Great-Aunt Birte was not real.
great aunt birte is not real
She was the fake great-aunt of Annemarie.
Jews, who pose as friends of Great-Aunt Birte show up at the fake funereal.
the purpose of great aunt birte is to sneak the rosen's cloths and blankets so the can go to sweden
During the funeral of Great Aunt Birte, Ellen receives a letter revealing that Birte had left her a significant inheritance in her will. This surprise inheritance changes Ellen's life and sets off a chain of events in the story.
Annemarie was shocked that they had kept the death of Great-aunt Birte a secret from her. She was also surprised by her mother's emotional reaction to the news and the realization of the dangers faced by their Jewish friends.