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The Devil's Arithmetic

by Jane Yolen

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The Devil's Arithmetic

Hannah time travels to Poland during a Passover Seder celebration when she reluctantly opens the door for the prophet Elijah, who transports her to 1942. In this supernatural experience, she assumes...

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The Devil's Arithmetic

The door in Jane Yolen's The Devil's Arithmetic symbolizes the transition between the past and present. It serves as a portal that transports Hannah back in time to experience the horrors of the...

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The Devil's Arithmetic

The family opens the door for the prophet Elijah as part of the Passover ritual, symbolically welcoming Elijah's promise. In "The Devil's Arithmetic," Hannah performs this ritual but, instead of...

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The Devil's Arithmetic

In The Devil's Arithmetic, Grandpa Will's upset demeanor stems from his traumatic experiences during the Holocaust. His anger and emotional outbursts are manifestations of the deep pain and suffering...

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