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Hannelore Accompanies her Family to Deportation
Hannelore Wolff is safe and sound in Dr. Frenkel's Boarding School for Jewish Girls, but when she receives word that her remaining family members will be deported, she decides to join them on their journey to hell. This is a turning point in Hannelore's life. She begins her torture early on instead of waiting until it came to her. She chooses to hand herself over to the Nazis and she will never be able to go back. Hannelore hopes that one day she will return to the happy life she left behind. -
Hannelore is Separated from her Family
To avoid liquidation, Hannelore's family hid in separate parts of the camp so they would have a greater chance of survival. But sadly, they were caught, separated, and taken to a concentration camp. Hannelore's character changes positively at this point when she becomes more determined and proactive. She is willing to risk her life for a slight chance of survival. Hannelore, though isolated from her family, still has hope and is determined that she will find them one day. -
Hannelore meets Dick Hillman
After losing her mother and younger brothers, Hannelore is alone and has no one to care for. But a kind young man named Dick Hillman may be a reason to look forward to tomorrow's future. Hannelore experiences a new feeling, changing her character and making her more determined to survive the Holocaust. Dick promises to plant her a lilac tree once the war is over, causing Hannelore's hope to blossom and grow. -
Schindler's List
Dick manages to include Hannelore on Schindler's list. They are guaranteed to survive the Holocaust and have a happy future together. This turning point affects Hannelore gravely because she is finally able to live in peace for the remainder of the war without having to worry about her well being. Her hope spikes up since she knows that she will be safe and well cared for. She now has the opportunity she deserves and has been waiting for, all she has to do is act upon it. -
Hannelore is Sent to Auschwitz
Hannelore's train, packed with Oskar Schindler women, is mistakenly sent to Auschwitz. This comes as a surprise to Hannelore as she has to endure atrocities she never has encountered before. This tragedy hits Hannelore hard, and a negative change in her character develops. She begins to lose hope of seeing Dick again and is ready to die at any moment. Hannelore's lilac tree starts to wilt. Though she is going through difficult times, Hannelore gives up hope but she stays strong for her friend. -
Hannelore is Liberated
After waiting three long years and staying in six different concentration camps, Hannelore is liberated. This turning point in her story allows her to restart her life. Though she was close to losing hope, Hannelore stayed strong, and in the end, she was able to begin a happy future with Dick Hillman. -
Theme Statement
Life will always have its problems, but hope will help you defeat them.
