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What was the purpose of aunt birte s funeral in number the stars?
She was the fake great-aunt of Annemarie.
How does mama keep the soldier's from opening the casket in number the stars?
She says that Great aunt Birte died of typhus and doesn't want the germs to spread
Why did Annemarie believe there was no aunt birte?
Mama and Uncle Henrik were speaking in code, discussing the impending Holocaust. Annemarie realizes that she never had a Great-Aunt Birte. So she realizes she was told a lie and that her folks were keeping another danger from her. She was also confused when Uncle Henrik said he was going to spend the night on his boat because the weather would be good for fishing. She knew that he never really cared about the weather and that bad weather would not keep him from fishing. This is loosely based on information from the GradeSaver site.
How did mama keep soldiers out of the casket?
She says that Great aunt Birte died of typhus and doesn't want the germs to spread
Why was Annemarie confused when uncle Henrik said Great aunt Bertie had died?
Annemarie was shocked about the death of her aunt because she had never heard of a Great-Aunt Birte, although she knew everyone of her family members.
When did Birte Bang die?
Birte Bang died on January 24, 1978.
When did Henry Johansen die?
John Christen Johansen died in 1964.
When did Birte Dronsek die?
Birte Dronsek died on November 11, 2011, in Germany.
Why is aunt birte funeral is different from lises Number the stars?
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.
When did Thorstein Johansen die?
Thorstein Johansen died in 1963.
When did Einar Johansen die?
Einar Johansen died in 1996.
When did Gotfred Johansen die?
Gotfred Johansen died in 1978.
