The Dove Birthmark

Yona has a dove-shaped birthmark on her wrist which Jerusza says is a symbol of her true identity. Jerusza chooses the name Yona, which is Hebrew for dove, to replace Yona's original name. This is also one of the reasons Siegfried accepts that Yona is really his daughter.

Yona's Eyes

Yona's eyes are two different colors, which is a symbol of her identity. A German soldier first recognizes her because of this feature, and it is one of the reasons Siegfried accepts Yona's claim that she is his daughter.

Uniforms

Uniforms are symbols of affiliations. In this story, the uniforms of the soldiers are also a symbol of authority over Jews and danger. When Yona spends some time with the nun, she sees soldiers wearing uniforms that include swastikas, another symbol of this authority and danger.

The Menorah

Yona whittles a menorah for the...