Kirsti, being only a toddler, is innocent, and therefore doesn't really understand the soldiers' purpose.
Kirsti is not afraid of the soldiers because to her it was part of the landscape, something that was always there, like lamposts.
Because last time they got stopped by the soldiers Kirsti made the soldiers stop talking to them and they didn't care if Kirsti acted like that. Also because her mother told her to act like Kirsti.
Kirsti wants to stop in the square to watch the soldiers when she is on her journey with Annemarie.
Kirsti behaves defiantly around the German soldiers, showing her resistance to their presence through her words and actions. She is outspoken and unafraid to express her dislike for them, often challenging their authority. Kirsti's strong personality and courage in standing up to the soldiers demonstrate her bravery and determination to resist the occupation.
She is afraid that Kirsti is going to tell the Soldier if they were celbrating New Years. Ellen's New Years!
Because last time they got stopped by the soldiers Kirsti made the soldiers stop talking to them and they didn't care if Kirsti acted like that. Also because her mother told her to act like Kirsti.
Annemarie, Ellen, and Kirsti were stopped by soldiers because they were out past curfew during the occupation by German soldiers in Denmark. Curfew was strictly enforced to control the movement of civilians and prevent any resistance activities.
Kirsti Manninen's birth name is Kirsti Aukia.
Kirsti from Number the Stars is brave when she is walking with Annemarie and Ellen and the guards stop her to talk Kirsti shows she is brave and mostly doesnt care because when one of the soldiers fut thier finger through Kirstis hair and curls it she pushes the hand away and says DONT. I think this shows Kirsti is kind of brave.
Annemarie uses her uncle's lessons about bravery and quick thinking, along with her observations of Kirsti's earlier behavior, to navigate her encounter with the German soldiers. She remembers how Kirsti's innocent questions could attract unwanted attention, prompting her to be cautious and strategic in her responses. By staying calm and composed, Annemarie manages to outsmart the soldiers, demonstrating her growth and understanding of the dangers around her. This blend of learned knowledge and personal experience empowers her to protect herself and others in a tense situation.
Kirsti Ortola's birth name is Kirsti Kaarina Ottelin.
Kirsti Rautiainen's birth name is Kirsti Kyllikki Mikkola.