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Character 1: The theme topic of ___ is present in [character name]'s story because...

In the text it states, "___"

Character 2: The theme topic of ___ is present in [character name]'s story because...

In the text it states, "___"

These two stories are connected through the theme topic of ___ because...

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Based on our work yesterday, we defined four theme topics from throughout our novel:

1. Humanity

2. War

3. Change over time

4. Refugees

Today you will choose one theme topic to focus on. Using the passages related to the theme topic, you will then make connections across the three stories related to that theme topic.

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Character 1: The theme topic of ___ is present in [character name]'s story because...

In the text it states, "___"

Character 2: The theme topic of ___ is present in [character name]'s story because...

In the text it states, "___"

These two stories are connected through the theme topic of ___ because...

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Character 1: The theme topic of ___ is present in [character name]'s story because...

In the text it states, "___"

Character 2: The theme topic of ___ is present in [character name]'s story because...

In the text it states, "___"

These two stories are connected through the theme topic of ___ because...

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Character 1: The theme topic of ___ is present in [character name]'s story because...

In the text it states, "___"

Character 2: The theme topic of ___ is present in [character name]'s story because...

In the text it states, "___"

These two stories are connected through the theme topic of ___ because...

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The theme topic of refugees is present in Josef's story because of Josef's story because he has left his country to get to a better place.
In the text it states, "The Cuban government has ordered us to leave the harbor by tomorrow."
The theme topic of Refugee is present in Mahmoud's story because once he left Syria to get to a safer place he became a refugee
In the text it states, " Then if you will be sent back to Serbia. And if you return to Hungary, you will be arrested."
These two stories are connected through the theme topic of Refugee because they both were rejected by the place they escaped too.They also both experienced war in their country. Josef is leaving Germany however Mahmoud is trying to make it to Germany.

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The theme topic of (Refugees) Is Present in Mahmoud´s Story Because When Mahmoud and his family were trapped in the waters With a low chance of finding any help and having to make a decision to give up his sister to complete strangers or let his sister drown or let her die from the coldness of the waters., This is what happens to refugees how are just trying to get to a better and safer place. Mahmoud´s Father was ruined mentally and physically by the camp he was put in. they beat him and ruined his spirit he isnt the same person as he was. His old self was gone. All he wanted to do was die.

The topic of (Refugees is Present in Josef´s  Story because

The topic of (Refugees) Is present in Mahmoud´s story Because

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The theme topic of Refugee is present in [Isabela]'s story because While leaving Cuba in the boat the thought they got to florida when really they only landed in the Bahamas. In the text it states, "The Bahamas were island to the north and eat of Havana,Directly above the middle of cuba.A long Long way eats of Miami."

The theme topic of Refugees is present in [Mahmoud]'s story because when they were leaving Mahmoud gave his little sister to someone so she can be safe and not die but they lost her then. In the text it states, "Your still alive,and so is your little sister somewhere"

These two stories are connected through the theme topic of Refugee because they are both leaving their country so they can be safe.

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The theme topic of refugees is present in Josef's  story  because  he is fleeing his own country to be in a better place with his family. in the text it states " the Cuban government has ordered us to leave the harbor  by tomorrow  morning " the theme topic of refugees is present  in Mahmoud"s    story because his father doesint want to stay in Hungary any longer  even if it was made out of gold he wouldn't stay. in the text it states "Mahmoud"s father slammed the table making Mahmoud jump i wouldn't live in this awful country even if it was made out of gold"  these two stories are connected through the theme topic of refugees because they both wanna leave their own country's because they want too be in a safe place and wanna live a happy future with their family.

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The theme topic of refugee is Josef story because Josef was fleeing his own country so he can go or be in a better place then where we was currently at

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The theme topic of  refugee  is present in  Josef's story because Josef and his family left their country to stay alive and be safe .
In the text it states, " Captain schroeder said ;the  cuban goverment has order us to Leave  the habor by tomorrow? Josef thoght . And Josef joined in .

chapter 2  The theme topic of refugee is present in Isabel story because

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The theme topic of (Refugees) Is Present in Josef's Story Because he had to leave Germany and go to a safe place where there are no Nazis. In the text it says "The Cuban government has ordered us to leave the harbor by tomorrow."

The theme topic of (Refugees) Is Present in Mahmoud's Story Because he had to leave Syria to go somewhere safe. In the text it says "Then you will be sent back to Serbia. And if you return to Hungary, you will be arrested."

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- Character 1: The Theme topic of Refugees is present in Josef's story because it tells us that Captain Schroeder went to see President Bru to talk him into letting the Jews stay but he would not come see him but worse the Cuban Government order them to leave tomorrow morning which meant that they weren't going to let them in they were pushing them out. In the text it states, "I have just been to see President Bru, to appeal to him personally for you to be allowed to disembark," the Captain said. "But he would not see me." also in the text it states, "Worse," Captain Schroeder said, "the Cuban government has ordered us to leave the harbor tomorrow morning."
- Character 2: The Theme Topic of Refugees is present in Isabel's story because when they made it onto land they were asked if they were from Cuba and they all said yes and then he said that they were in the Bahamas and that they aren't allowed in and if they do then he would take them to custody and then return them back to Cuba. Lito said that they had a sick pregnant woman and then the tourists started to shout at the policeman then he said that she is aloud to get medical help but she can't have her baby here and then she will be sent back to Cuba. In the passage it states, "You're from Cuba?" the officer asked in Spanish. "Yes! Yes!" they cried. "Where are we?" Papi asked. "The Bahamas," the man said. Another text in the passage is, "I'm sorry," the officer said. "But you are not allowed to land. Bahamian law forbids the entrance of illegal aliens to the Bahamas. If you set food on Bahamian soil, you will be taken into custody and returned into your country of origin." Another text is, "The commandant says that for health reasons the pregnant woman may come ashore and receive medical attention." the Spanish speaking officer said. Isabel and Ivan clutched at each other with hope. "But she cannot have her baby here," the officer said. "As soon as she is well, she will be deported to Cuba." These two stories are connected through the theme topic Refugees because it both shows that when they thought they would be let in and have a life again they were rejected and were not let in and they had to go somewhere else because no one would accept them into there country.

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Character 1: The theme topic of Refugees is present in Josef story because hes a refugee from Germany and is fleeing Germany for safety. In the text it states "The Cuban government has order us to leave harbor by tomorrow morning.  And go where? And what about his father? Would he be leaving with them? "
Character 2: The theme topic of Refugees is present in Isabel Story because she had to leave Cuba because it wasn't safe and they were broke so they had to leave and go to Miami. In the text it states "A long way to east of Miami. Had the storm really taken them that far off course But you are not allowed to land. Bahamas law forbids the entrance of illegal aliens to the Bahamas. "
These two stories are connected through the theme topic of Refugees because they are leaving their home countries to go somewhere else to be safe. They are also getting asked to leave or the island that they are in.

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Character 1: the theme topic of Humanity is present in Josef's story because is when they were going to held hostage the captain but the captain gave them a chance to think about it. In the text it states"We'll hold you here hostage!" Josef said" and "Listen I understand and sympathize with your desperation."
Character 2:The theme topic of Humanity is present in Mahmoud's story because everyone was helping other and not leaving them helpless. In the text it states "Mahmoud's heart lifted. They weren't invisible anymore, hidden away in the detention center. People were finally seeing them, and good people were helping them."
Character 3: The theme topic of Humanity is present in Isabel's story because lito said bye to everyone and jumped in the ocean so they can keep going and distract the boat from getting them. In the text it states "Don't stop rowing for shore!" Isabel's Grandfather yelled to everyone else. He kissed Isabel on the cheek, surprising her, and then stood and jumped into the ocean."
these two stories are connected through the theme topic of Humanity because in there story there are people helping them or each other this also means that there are good people out there and that not everyone is rude and helpless this also means that there is good humanity as long as you try not to see the bad you can see the good but that dosent mean there is no bad humanity there is but you have to keep searching for the good not bad you will find good humanity.

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The theme topic is refugees is present in [josef]'s story because he left his home and country to find a safer place so his family can live

In the text it states, "The Cuban government has ordered us to leave the harbor by tomorrow."

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The theme topic of Humanity is present in Isabel's story because Lito talks about how he as a Cuban did a humanity action that wasn't good he send away a Jews ship where there were people that were leaving their countries because of discrimination and mistreated actions by Nazis.In the text it states, "The Jewish people on the ship were seeking asylum,just like us.They needed a place to hide from Hitler.From the Nazis.Manana,we told them.We'll let you in manana,But we never did,"Lito was crying now,distraught."We sent them back to Europe". The theme topic of Humanity is present in Josef's story because there was a man that was stopping them from taking over the ship  they said that they should stop and let themselves be taken but some of them did not want to listen and the captain said he also wanted to help them the Captain had a good Humanity action that he wanted to do he was being kind to them and not telling about them because if he did Josef would've died at that moment.In the text it states, "Captain Schroeder turned to look at Josef."The crew will obey only me," he said calmly,"and I will give no order,no matter what you do.""Listen :I understand and sympathize with your desperation."These two stories are connected through the theme topic of Humanity because both of them pass though the same thing  and both of them happen to have a time were Humanity is good when then there are persons want to help them but some don't know how and moments that people are treading them kindly giving them a change and not hurting them by what they did.

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The theme topic of refugees is present in Josef´s story because he had to leave his country to be somewhere safer. In the text it States "The Cuban government has ordered us to leave the harbor by tomorrow."
The theme topic of refugee is present in Mahmoud's story because he had to leave syria to get somewhere safer. In the text it states

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The theme topic of change over time is present in Josef's story because Josef had to change and start acting more mature because his dad was crazy and scared and his mom practically gave up, he felt like his parents had become the children and that he was the adult. in the text it says "Josef couldn't believe what he had done. Six months ago, he would have never even dreamed of striking any adult, let alone his father. Papa would've punished him for such disrespect. But in the past six months, Josef and his father had traded places. Papa was the one acting like a child, and Josef was the adult."

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The theme topic of ___ is present in [character name]'s story because...
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The theme topic of Humanity is present in Josef's story because the Nazis are only helping one of the kids to survive by the mother making a choice between two of her children because they only were playing with them,this was another of their games like a cat playing with a mouse before it could eat the mouse and the mother only had one important wish and action she had which it was safe both of her children's.In the text it states,"But then the Nazi pulled Josef and Ruthie to him and turned them around for Mama to see,and that's when Josef understood.The Nazis didn't care how much money they had,how many jewels.It wasn't about that.He was playing with them .This was another game,like a cat playing with a mouse before he ate it."The theme topic of Humanity is present in Isabel's story because it shows how Fidel Castro isn't being someone wise and kind because he doesn't let people fight for their own ideas that are good and when they do the only thing he does is hurt them or kill them which is a non-good Humanity action.In the text it states,"Freedom!Freedom!"chanted some of the rioters.Isabel couldn't believe what she was hearing.People caught criticizing Fidel Castro were thrown into jail and never heard from again.But now the streets were full of people yelling."These two stories are connected through the theme topic of Humanity because both pas through a situations that it includes Humanity by how others treat them,action or intentions or how they treat others.

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The theme topic of Humanity is present in [Josef]'s story because when he was about to grab a person hostage he grabbed the person who stirs the bout and the caption gave him one more chance or he will be sent back to Germany and he knows what that means because his dad told him and he dose not want that because he knows what happens in Germany and does not want to go back because they did some thing to his father that they do to every one in the camp he know they will send him to the camp in Germany they will be just like Josef´s father he came back skinny his cloths were to big form him. The theme topic of humanity is present in [Mahmoud]'s story because Mahmoud ´ s father was hit if he gets out of line and Mahmoud as well so when Mahmoud wanted to talk to his mom he got hit for it.

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The theme topic of Humanity is present in Josef's story because Josef slaps his father on the face and told him something that scared Josef's father he did this  because a doctor was gonna check them if they were okay to enter Cuba.And like Josef's father was scared because he thought they would hurt them and like Josef's father was acting like uncontrolled action of scariness and craziness.In the text it states,"Josef saw what he had to do.He slapped his father across the face.Hard.Papa staggered in surprise,and Josef felt just as shocked as his father looked." "Mama and Ruthie stared  at Josef,stunned,but he ignored them and pulled his father back in line."Do you want the Nazis to catch you?Do you want them to send you back to that place?" Josef hissed at Papa."The theme topic of Humanity is present in Mahmoud's story because Ruthie in Mahmoud story told them that her brother and other people died for them to live for their grandchildren's,nephew and more but she,Josef and people the survived because of those people are able to see them.In the text it states,"They died so I could live.Do you understand?The died so all these people could live.All the grandchildren and nieces and nephews they never got to meet.But you'll get to meet them,"she told Mahmoud."This two stories are connected through the theme topic of Humanity because both them show different type of Humanity,Josef slapped his father and many refugees died for others those are Humanity and that connects them it can be different but they both treated acted or others acted something for them.

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The theme topic of refugees is present in Mahmoud story because they had to leave Syria because of the war and all the bombs, after a while he made it Hungary then they went to jail   and got treated like animals.

In the text it states, "his nightstick against the metal bars, and she retreated inside her cell. Mahmoud got his father up again and helped him into what the soldiers called the ``processing center. ´´

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Character 1: The theme topic of war  is present in  Josef story because hes in France while war world 2 is happening and hes a target for being Jewish.
In the text it states " One of Rachel Landau's children would go free , and one her children would go into the camps "
Character 2: The theme topic of war  is present in Mahmoud Story because
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These two stories are connected through the theme topic of war because they are at risk getting killed due to war, the bombs and they have to leave or else they get killed. Also you have to agree with the leaders or be this certain type of person to not get killed

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The theme topic of Humanity is present in Isabel's story because how the people in the Bahamas acted to them they didn't treat them bad or talked rude,disrespectful to them but they talked kindly to them and didn't do any physical violence to them.In the text it states,"The Bahamas,"the man said.""I'm sorry ,"the officer said."But you are not allowed to land.Bahamian law forbids the entrance of illegal aliens to the Bahamas.If you set foot on Bahamian soil,you will be taken into custody and returned to your country of origin.""Behind the officers,one of the tourists who knew Spanish was translating for the others.Some of them looked upset and started arguing with the authorities."The theme topic of Humanity is present in Mahmoud's story because Mahmoud's father was becoming someone unimportant and Mahmoud and his father ignored to Mahmoud's mother when she was crying out for them because they knew it would bring the guard to them.In the text it states,"Mahmoud's mother cried out for them again as they passed,but Mahmoud's father didn't acknowledge her,and Mahmoud didn't respond.He knew that would only bring down the wrath of the guards again.Head down,hoodie up,eyes on the ground.Be unimportant.Blend in.Disappear."These two stories are connected through the theme topic of Humanity because both people did something that was Humanity  or  other did something Humanity to them like Isabel she was treated good by tourist foreigners  and Mahmoud's father was becoming invisible and they ignored the mother because they don't want to wrath of the guards again.

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The theme topic of Refugee is present in the story of Isabela because while she was leaving Cuba in the boat people thought that they got to Florida when in reality they landed in the Bahamas. In the text it says " A long way east of mami she has the storm really took them that far off course? the officer apologized and then he said " You are not allowed to land. Bahamian law forbids the entrance of illegal aliens to the Bahamas. If you set foot on Bahamian soul you will be taken to custody and returned to your country of origin"