What does Ellen look like in Number the Stars?
Ellen Rosen is a short, stocky, dark-haired, ten-year-old Jewish girl. She lives in Copenhagen, Denmark with her parents in the apartment above Annemarie’s apartment.
What was on Ellen’s necklace in Number the Stars?
Star of David necklace
Ellen’s Star of David necklace reminds her of her Jewish faith and her relationship with her father who gave her the necklace. And by focusing on the Star of David as a representation of Ellen’s identity, Lois Lowry protects this important symbol from the Nazis’ cruelties.
What is Ellen afraid of?
For Ellen, the threats of the war are so imminent that she cannot reflect on the war like Annemarie can. Ellen is afraid. Annemarie’s connection to Ellen makes the war a more pressing issue in her own life.
Who does Ellen disguise herself as when the soldiers come to the Johansens house?
Peter has taken Ellen’s parents to a safe hiding place and the Johansens will hide Ellen in the apartment by pretending that she is one of the daughters of the family.
Where has Ellen’s necklace been hidden while she was away?
She hid it in the trunk that held her late sister’s belongings. It was wrapped in a skirt that Lise had worn. Near the end of the story, Annemarie was able to return the necklace to her friend.
Why is Number the Stars called Number the Stars?
The story’s title is taken from a reference to Psalm 147:4 in which the writer relates that God has numbered all the stars and named each of them. It ties into the Star of David, which is worn by Ellen Rosen on her necklace and is a symbol of Judaism.
How old was Lise when she died in Number the Stars?
18 years old
Lise is the oldest daughter of the Johansen family and dies when she is 18 years old: “Lise was a grownup girl of eighteen, then, about to be…
What did Ellen say her mother was afraid of?
“Ellen had said that her mother was afraid of the ocean, that it was too cold and too big. The sky was, too, thought Annemarie. The whole world was: too cold, too big. And too cruel. ”