Realisation of Maurice and Joseph towards the war

Question 1

Joseph becomes embarrassed about the star when questioned about it- starting to realise the actual use of wearing it

Answer 1

«Je mets pas mon cache-nez devant» (35)
Chapitre 3

Question 2

The two brothers becoming embarrassed about wearing the star- although it is hard to tell others that they aren’t Jewish when they are wearing it on their coats

Answer 2

«T’es un youpin, toi» «Difficile de dire non quand c’est écrit sur le revers de sa veste» (37)
Chapitre 3

Question 3

After being ignored at school, Joseph wants to know if he still existed or counted for nothing now being Jewish decides the way you’re treated

Answer 3

«Il fallait que je sache si j’existais encore ou bien si je comptais pour du beurre» (40)
Chapitre 3

Question 4

Joseph wanted to be told off by his teacher to prove that he was still being noticed by everyone and that life was still normal

Answer 4

«C’est rare qu’un élève cherche à être puni»
«Ça aurait été la preuve que rien n’était changé» (41)
Chapitre 3