# data[].attributes.headline
Critique the theme of this this article.

# data[].attributes.subject
Critique the theme of this this article.

# data[].attributes.body
The theme was to keep your head up with courage while facing danger itself. I think this fits perfectly as this is pretty much the story. All the men were so brave even knowing that what all they would do could fail or succeed If ti failed, the other prisoners should know not to escape. They are all courageous as they work together and feel that this could work out.

# data[].attributes.body
Twenty one were hung for murder, and seventeen received prison terms.

# data[].attributes.headline
Which 3 men lived and what happened to the rest?

# data[].attributes.subject
Which 3 men lived and what happened to the rest?

# data[].attributes.body
The 3 men to live were: Peter Bergsland, Jens Muller, and Bram van der Stok. Now what about the rest? They were returned to Stalag Luft III and other camps for long stays in the cooler. Year later, Allied tanks freed the survivors as Germany surrendered.

# data[].attributes.body
This is because he wanted to distract the policemen. It was successful, he distracted them from the war front and instead they worried about the escapees. This humiliated all of the Germans as well.

# data[].attributes.headline
Why did the author reference snow according to the men's escape?

# data[].attributes.subject
Why did the author reference snow according to the men's escape?

# data[].attributes.body
This was to show that the snow was going to be difficult to get passed. The snow grew thicker every time it snowed. This means they would run out of time to get completely out.

# data[].attributes.headline
How would the snow hinder the men's escape?

# data[].attributes.subject
How would the snow hinder the men's escape?

# data[].attributes.body
Once snow lies on the ground, it gets real thick becomes heavy. This means the snow could be light and would cave in the exit, or it would be to heavy/thick to move and they would have to keep their tunnel a secret for much longer. Down below is an example of the snow can get really thick.

# data[].attributes.headline
Why did Bushell want the prisoners to dig deep under the prison?

# data[].attributes.subject
Why did Bushell want the prisoners to dig deep under the prison?

# data[].attributes.body
Here are a few reasons why. One is because if they dug to close to the prison floor, they would be able to hear them digging. Another is because the dogs would be able to sniff them out and give away the tunnel.