It is better to know nothing than know everthing.
to see who died and show some respect
CHURCHILL
Bravery, chivalry, courage
Stalin - Uncle Joe Stalin
My Uncle Albert Fish - What ships was he on in the navy?
He told Annemarie about the Handkerchief and the dogs that stopped by his boat to inspect it.
In her conversation with Uncle Henrik, Annemarie learns that bravery isn’t the absence of fear, but rather the ability to act despite it. He emphasizes that true courage often involves making difficult choices for the sake of others, highlighting the importance of standing up for what is right. This realization deepens her understanding of the sacrifices made by those fighting against oppression, as well as her own capacity for bravery in challenging situations.
The name of Uncle Henrik's boat is called the "Ingeborg"
Uncle Henrik's boat, named the "Crown," received its name from a tradition of naming boats after royalty or significant figures. In the context of the story, it symbolizes hope and courage, reflecting Henrik's role in helping the resistance against the Nazis. The name serves as a reminder of the nobility of their cause and the bravery of those involved in the fight for freedom.
She learns that people could be brave without knowing everything, but just knowing a little. She also learns to be frightened, but determined. (pg.76 on the book)
This... is... sparta!
According to Uncle Henrik in "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry, being brave means doing what is right, even when faced with fear or danger. It involves making difficult choices to protect others, as he exemplifies by helping the Rosens escape the Nazis. True bravery is not the absence of fear but the willingness to act despite it.
Henrik is Mama's brother, and Annemarie's uncle.
Mrs.Johansen tease her brother[henrik]because, Henrik didn't marry.
The german soldiers came to uncle henrik’s house because they saw that a lot of people were going to his house, so they were suspicious and thought that there were jews in a hideout.
When Uncle Henrik came home from fishing, he cleaned the fish, cooked some for dinner, and shared the rest with his neighbors.
When Mr. Rosen falls, he drops the package, but doesn't realize it. Annemarie runs it to Uncle Henrik. Later, Uncle Henrik explains that the package was a heinkerchief coated in cocaine and dried rabbit blood to mess up the German K-9s sense of smell when they tried to sniff Ellen out. She along with her parents and other Jews were concealed in a hidden compartment. Ellen made it to Sweden. The book doesn't say what happened afterward.