What was most shocking is, although she knew about every one of her ancestors, she never remembered Great-Aunt Birte.
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.
Annemarie learned that Aunt Birte, who was a teacher, was captured by the German soldiers and executed for her involvement in the Danish Resistance. Her death served as a stark reminder of the risks involved in resisting the Nazis.
Annemarie was confused because Great Aunt Bertie was actually alive; Uncle Henrik was using her death as a cover story to help Jewish refugees escape to safety in Sweden.
Like uncle herik says
Most Shocking - 2006 Escapes from Death was released on: USA: 7 October 2007
Its not reversible.
Allisons death
Annemarie's sister, Lise, died in a car accident during the war while riding on her bicycle. Her death had a profound impact on Annemarie and her family, shaping their experiences during the war in the book "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry.
Annemarie knew that her sister Lise had died in a car accident, but later discovers that she died as a result of her involvement in the Danish Resistance during World War II. Lise's death and her role in the Resistance serve as a catalyst for Annemarie's own involvement in helping Jews escape to safety.
Top 20 Countdown Most Shocking - 2009 Escapes from Death 1-5 was released on: USA: 31 October 2009
Annemarie was told that her sister Lise died in a car accident while on a mission for the Resistance. However, it is later revealed that Lise was killed by the Nazis for her involvement in the Resistance.
Tom Robinson's death makes him a metaphorical mockingbird because he was an innocent and kind-hearted man who was unjustly destroyed by the prejudices of society, much like how mockingbirds are innocent creatures that should not be harmed. His death was shocking because it highlighted the deep-rooted racism and injustice prevalent in the community, despite his obvious innocence.
In the book "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry, Lise Johansen is Annemarie's older sister. Lise dies in a car accident before the events of the story. Her death strongly impacts Annemarie and her family throughout the novel.