In Chapter 34, Mr. Milgrom includes Misha in Hanukkah. I think this is significant. First of all, Misha is becoming more and more a complete part of this family, but as the author suggests by mentioning Mrs. Milgrom’s previous opposition towards Misha participating in Hannukah, he still isn’t a Jew by blood and that cannot [...]
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Throughout this section, there is an obvious trend. Jews are having more and more rights and privileges taken from them. The conditions are worsening, and winter is coming. Food shortages are increasing, and smugglers are being punished. Misha and Janina are sneaking through a wall around the ghetto. They are smuggling food, but it is [...]
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