Number the Stars

What is the significance of the phrase “number the stars” in the context of the novel? Use examples from the text to develop your argument.

Compare and contrast Annemarie and Ellen. How does the reader's understanding of these characters change throughout the novel? What does this show us about the book's themes?

What is the importance of King Christian X in terms of the book's themes? Use examples from the text to develop your argument.

How does Lowry use details to help the reader understand the historical context? Use examples from the novel to illustrate your argument.

Compare and contrast the first and last encounters Annemarie has with German soldiers in the novel. How does her experience with the first inform the reader's understanding of the last?

Analyze how Lowry presents the concept of “gaining knowledge” in the book. Is this always a positive thing, or is it sometimes shown to be negative? Use details from the novel to develop your argument.

How is Sweden used as a symbol in the novel? What does it represent? Use quotes from the text to illustrate your point.

Compare and contrast Kirsti and Annemarie. How does Lowry use differences between these characters to illustrate broader themes in the book? Use support from the text within your argument.