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Annemarie hid Ellen's Star of David necklace in her pocket after Ellen and her family were taken away by the soldiers. Annemarie plans to return the necklace to Ellen once it is safe for them to reunite.
In chapter 7 of "Number the Stars," Annemarie hides Ellen's Star of David necklace in a handkerchief and tucks it into the coffin of Great-aunt Birte. She does this in order to keep the necklace safe and hidden from the Nazis.
Annemarie hides Ellen's Star of David necklace in Liz's dress to protect her from being discovered as Jewish by the Nazis. By placing the necklace in Liz's possession, Annemarie is diverting any suspicion away from Ellen and keeping her safe.
Annemarie removed Ellen's Star of David necklace and put it in her own pocket to protect her friend from being identified as Jewish by the soldiers.
she learned that life is good
because the war had nothing to do with whether they used it or not. The star of david has been in use for the best part of 3000 years
Star of David: Represents the Jewish identity and faith of the characters in the story. Denmark: Symbolizes a place of safety and refuge for Jewish characters fleeing persecution. The Resistance: Represents the bravery and defiance of those working against the Nazi occupation. Ellen's necklace: Symbolizes the unity and bond between Ellen and Annemarie. The ocean: Represents the unknown and the journey towards freedom and safety for the characters.
Annemarie rips Ellen's necklace to protect her identity. Ellen is Jewish, and wearing the Star of David necklace could reveal her heritage and put her in danger during the Nazi occupation of Denmark. Annemarie acts quickly to remove any evidence that could compromise Ellen's safety.
The David in the Star or Shield of David is King David from the Tanach (Jewish Bible).
the star of David belonged to king David of the Jews.
A Star of David has 6 points! A Star of David has 6 points!
Annemarie wore Ellen's Star of David necklace to disguise her friend's identity and protect her from being caught by Nazi soldiers. By wearing the necklace, Annemarie pretended to be Ellen and helped her escape danger during the occupation of Denmark in World War II.