When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit

Analyze the characterization of Onkel Julius. What role does he play in the novel? What is his wider significance in the text?

The family learns to cope with various challenges throughout the novel. How does the family change and grow? How does their growth illustrate the novel’s key themes and ideas?

Consider the depiction of Papa’s work as a writer. What role does his writing play in his characterization? What does Papa’s situation reveal about the challenges faced by intellectuals at this time?

Language and communication play important roles in the novel. What is the significance of these elements in the text?

When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit is a semi-autobiographical novel (See: Background). Does Judith Kerr present her family’s experience as refugees as a mainly negative, or mainly positive experience? Justify your answer.

Antisemitism appears in various forms in the novel. How does the novel explore and depict antisemitism? What does the novel suggest about the nature and effects of racist ideologies?

The family undergoes a profound change in socioeconomic status after their flight from Germany. How does poverty shape the family’s experiences?

How do Anna’s experiences as a refugee contribute to her growing confidence and maturity? Use textual evidence to support your answer by finding a scene from early in the novel, and compare it with one near the novel’s conclusion.