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“... why not create something of your own, something that comes from your imagination?” (Sepetys 219) Florian’s dad says this to Florian about needing to make his own work. This applies to us because it is good advice about being yourself and making your own work. It is best to be creative rather than take someone else’s work and creativity.

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simile“The ice ached and groaned,like old bones carrying too many years (137).”This figurative language brings perspective to the reader of the problems they face when crossing the lake.

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simile“The ice ached and groaned,like old bones carrying too many years (137).”This figurative language brings perspective to the reader of the problems they face when crossing the lake.

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Florian: “Can history disappear if it’s written in blood?”(Sepetys 296). Florian has just gotten out of a fight with Joana where she calls him the Prussian. Florian reflects on that title and thinks about the future of Prussia and its inhabitants. Prussia was once a powerful empire, but was about to be demolished through this war. Conflicts with different countries are still happening today, and what could be a powerful country one day might be destroyed the next. Culture is incredibly important, along with keeping that culture alive. If that culture dies, will it be forgotten once it is gone?

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“‘Contribute a piece of art instead of copying others’” (Sepetys 220).

Florians dad is telling Florian to make his own art instead of copying and restoring art pieces that have already been made.

In today’s world many people try to go along with others instead of doing their own thing. People tend to follow society, scared of being judged, and are not original to what they believe and want

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“Was it enough to admit the lie to yourself and the heavens, or did you have to tell someone who listed? For months I had done so well. Most days I actually believed my own story” (Sepetys 238). Emilia reveals her lies to the reader and admits them. She lied so well she deceived everyone, including herself. Although, sometimes people lie for the right reasons. Adults tend to lie to children and they believe them. Lying is not always bad, but it is not good to always lie.

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“‘What’s beautiful,’ said the old man, ‘is that she has beaten this war…’ He moved forward and gestured to the baby. ‘Yet amidst all that, life has spit in the eye of death’” (Sepetys 275). The shoemaker is looking at Emilia’s baby for the first time and exclaims that the baby is a miracle. People today consider babies to be miracles too. When a child is born the reaction that is usually given is one of excitement and happiness. Giving birth to a child in the middle of a “crisis” is still considered a miracle to this day.

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Metaphor- "‘Not her,’ said the German of Eva. ‘Her big feet grew roots”(140). Eva doesn’t move to save someone else. She doesn’t care for the others as long as she is safe.

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“This war has stolen six years from the world” (Sepetys 236).

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“I wept because I had no shoes until i met a man who had no feet.” The Shoe Poet said that it is relevant to our lives today because it describes how someone complains over something. Later to meet other people who have it way worse than them so they become a bit more appreciative.

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¨The gray stone buildings lining the cobbled street were pockmarked, missing their doors and windows. interior rooms were now visible, like a broken dollhouse.¨ (Sepetys 215). 

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¨The gray stone buildings lining the cobbled street were pockmarked, missing their doors and windows. interior rooms were now visible, like a broken dollhouse.¨ (Sepetys 215). 

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-Simile-

The setting is vividly described to the reader as a dollhouse, which helps the reader see this scene.

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Joana- “When I was a little girl I had two baby dolls and carried them everywhere. Then I became competitive in school and had no time for dolls” (Sepetys 271). Joana gets flashbacks from when she used to enjoy playing with dolls, while watching Emilia whisper to her baby. Many students today can relate to having enough work for them to not be able to do the things they actually enjoy and want to do. Work that students are given puts a lot of weight on their shoulders even over their activities outside of school.  

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Joana- “When I was a little girl I had two baby dolls and carried them everywhere. Then I became competitive in school and had no time for dolls” (Sepetys 271). Joana gets flashbacks from when she used to enjoy playing with dolls, while watching Emilia whisper to her baby. Many students today can relate to having enough work for them to not be able to do the things they actually enjoy and want to do. Work that students are given puts a lot of weight on their shoulders even over their activities outside of school.  

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“To be a hero requires difficult choices and sacrifice.”(Sepetys 214).As Covid-19 goes around there are nurses and doctors making a difficult choice. They put themselves in danger treating patients of covid, but stay because they know it’s important. Also, you have to think about the family and friends of the patients - people who really care about them - you wouldn’t want them to suffer. 

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“To be a hero requires difficult choices and sacrifice.”(Sepetys 214).As Covid-19 goes around there are nurses and doctors making a difficult choice. They put themselves in danger treating patients of covid, but stay because they know it’s important. Also, you have to think about the family and friends of the patients - people who really care about them - you wouldn’t want them to suffer. 

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“I didn't want to be strong. I didn't want to be “the smart girl”. I was so very tired. I just wanted it all to be over. Four awful years rose to the surface. And I started to cry.”(Septeys, 224)  joana isnot okay and she still wants to fell okay. she wants to take care of others more that herself which is damaging to her morals\

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“I didn't want to be strong. I didn't want to be “the smart girl”. I was so very tired. I just wanted it all to be over. Four awful years rose to the surface. And I started to cry.”(Septeys, 224)  joana isnot okay and she still wants to fell okay. she wants to take care of others more that herself which is damaging to her morals\

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 “‘You know, you strike me as an intelligent guy. It might be better for you to think for yourself, rather than memorizing the words of others’” (280).  People not thinking for themselves is one of the most dangerous things in the world. When people (Like Alfred)  do not think for themselves they are basically mindless robots that will do whatever they are told to do. Today's world needs people who think for themselves to help make this world a better place.

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 “‘You know, you strike me as an intelligent guy. It might be better for you to think for yourself, rather than memorizing the words of others’” (280).  People not thinking for themselves is one of the most dangerous things in the world. When people (Like Alfred)  do not think for themselves they are basically mindless robots that will do whatever they are told to do. Today's world needs people who think for themselves to help make this world a better place.

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1. “‘ I…. Should probably go,’ she whispered” (Sepetys 212.) Joana said this to Florian because they were drawing near in a cramped space. In life most people when they are in this position they will awkwardly try to get out of it. Joana is simply trying to exit the bad situation she’s in before it gets really bad.

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“Emilia had no papers. No papers, no future,”(Sepetys 104).

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“Emilia had no papers. No papers, no future,”(Sepetys 104).

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The oppressive systems are represented by the metaphorical statement. Emilia had no chance of salvation or a better life without forging papers of a person considered “superior”.

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“You are of the fairer sex and for that I am glad. May your fingers never know a fist. May your ears never ring with the call of duty. Before this war is over, all men will have an opportunity to reveal their true selves” (213-214). 

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“You are of the fairer sex and for that I am glad. May your fingers never know a fist. May your ears never ring with the call of duty. Before this war is over, all men will have an opportunity to reveal their true selves” (213-214). 

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Alfred is saying to Hannelore how glad he is that she will never have to go to war. He is very sexist and this shows how women were treated back in this time period.