Yellow Stars

The yellow stars symbolize being Jewish and is how the Nazis identify Jewish people. For the people in the ghetto the yellow stars come to symbolize their liberation. The reflection from the stars causes the Russian pilot to call off the bombings to rescue them

Pear

The pear symbolizes taking chances. Syvia sneaks outside and ends up taking pears from the tree. She enjoys the taste of sweetness and is proud, not only of taking the risk of going outside, but also for getting a pear for Dora as well.

Fabric Scraps

The fabric scraps are symbolic of how the families are forced to live in the ghetto. They must make due with remnants of fabric and food. They use whatever they can for survival.

Cellar

The cellar symbolizes rebirth. The children are hidden in the cellar after the Nazis believe all the children in...