Analysis of Major Characters
1. Annemarie Johansen - Annemarie is a typical young girl in many ways. Ten years old, she deals with the typical difficulties of growing up--getting along with a sibling, understanding the way the adult world works. But these difficulties play out in the complicated and frightening context of war. War has made Annemarie a thoughtful and introspective girl. She spends much of her time reflecting on what she sees around her. Annemarie is very tuned in to the concerns of her parents and unusually aware of their vulnerability. …
