the purpose of great aunt birte is to sneak the rosen's cloths and blankets so the can go to sweden
Kirsti was sent to bed after Aunt Birte's funeral in "Number the Stars" because she was being disrespectful and talking loudly during the somber event. Mama wanted her to show respect for Aunt Birte and the funeral proceedings by being quiet and polite.
The purpose of Aunt Birte's funeral in "Number the Stars" was to provide an opportunity for family and friends to come together to mourn her passing, pay their respects, and celebrate her life. It also highlights the themes of loss and remembrance that are prominent in the book.
because of the funeral
to escape the Jewish people to Swedin
In "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry, character Annemarie does not participate in a fake funeral. Instead, the story follows Annemarie's bravery and efforts in helping her Jewish friend Ellen and her family escape from the Nazis during World War II.
In "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry, the people arriving for the funeral are actually Jewish family members who are being smuggled to safety in Sweden by Annemarie's family. They are pretending to attend a funeral as a cover for their escape from the Nazis in Denmark during World War II.
In "Number the Stars," Lise's funeral is a somber and sad event because she died tragically, while Aunt Birte's funeral is depicted as more of a celebration of her long life and the joy she brought to others. The different tones reflect the different circumstances surrounding each character's death.
She was the fake great-aunt of Annemarie.
In "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry, the Johansens prepared for the funeral of Great-aunt Birte by dressing her body in her Sunday best dress and placing her in a coffin in the living room. They invited neighbors and family members to pay their respects before the burial. They also made refreshments for the mourners who came to offer condolences.
In "Number the Stars," Ellen didn't smile at Annemarie during the fake funeral because the situation was tense and somber. They were pretending Ellen was dead to protect her from the Nazis, and the gravity of the moment overshadowed their usual camaraderie. Ellen’s expression reflected the fear and seriousness of their circumstances rather than the comfort of their friendship.
The stars -or anything in the universe, for that matter- do not have a purpose. The concept of "purpose" is a man-made concept. The stars exist because gasses and other elements coagulated to form them.
Uncle Henrik showed up at the funeral for Great-aunt Birte in "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry. He was in disguise as a mourner, but his presence was actually part of a plan to help the Jewish refugees escape from the Nazis.