-
Summary: Her father got a new job in Germany so they left Stratford, so they decided to move to Germany. They never expected that Germany would declare another war after World War 1.
Turning Event: Moving to Germany right before the war has a negative effect on Eleanor because she has to suffer now. This relates to the theme because, during times that are good, bad will arrive. -
Summary: Eleanor took a test to enter a high school, and she passed it. She was very happy.
Character Development: Now her life will be affected because the school environment is better than the school she was supposed to go to and that will help her develop as a person, it also affects who her friends. She will be with better people and not get as corrupted. This relates to the theme because even in such difficult times, she still perseveres and continues going. -
Summary: The area where her apartment stands was bombed and the attic was on fire. She helped put out the fire and had to be strong for her mother. She cleaned the debris and helps out more.
Character Development: This leaves an impact on Eleanor's life. She now has to put up a strong face and keep her head high. This relates to the theme because she keeps and perseveres and that will lead her to freedom. -
Summary: Eleanor had to stay home with her two younger siblings while Frank and her mother went to the city to find her dad. There was little food and the children were fussy, but she had to keep going.
Character Development: This has a positive impact on Eleanor because she was able to learn and become independent from this experience. This relates to the theme because she was able to go through such difficulty and help her family because she didn't give up, but became stronger. -
Summary: Eleanor and Helga walked up a steep hill and went on a tedious hill, trying to find someone to trade with them. Finally, they came across a woman and got some fresh milk. Then she traded with them and even tossed in some winter apples.
Character development: This event leaves a positive impact on Eleanor because the kindness of the lady restores her positive outlook on humanity. This connects with the theme because her perseverance brought food onto the table and helped her family. -
Summary: Eleanor, Frank and her father came back to America and she is having a hard time getting used to all the food available. Turning Point: It changes Eleanor's life because now she won't have to go hungry or suffer as much as she did in Germany since the war is over and the situation in New York is better than Germany.
This relates to the theme since because of her perseverance and not giving up, she is finally able to return home. -
Theme: Perseverance will get you through difficulties and hardships.
Reasoning: The events on the timeline show Eleanor going through obstacles in life and through her perseverance, she is able to return to America in the end.
