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Ellen's Necklace In 'Number The Stars'

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The Necklace What would you do if three Nazi officers stormed into your room in the middle of night when you were having a Jewish friend, who was wearing Star of David necklace, sleep over? In Number the Stars, Annemarie was in this exact situation. Annemarie should have ripped off Ellen’s necklace for three reasons: the Johansens cunningly saved the Rosens, Annemarie loved Ellen, and then they could peacefully enjoy scrumptious meals. The first reason Annemarie should have ripped off Ellen’s necklace was that the Johansens cunningly saved the Rosens. The Rosens would be saved. Therefore Ellen’s identity wasn’t given away. The Johansen's were nice, to keep Ellen hidden from Nazis. The second reason

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