It stars kirsten dunst as hannah stern and costars brittany murphy, louise fletcher, and mimi rogers. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the devils arithmetic puffin modern classics. The novel was also adapted into a showtime television film in 1999 with the same title. The book is about hannah stern, a jewish girl who lives in new rochelle, new york and is sent back in time to experience the holocaust. Devils arithmetic book and movie i thought that both the book and the movie were excellent individually but better as companion pieces together. Learn the devil arithmetic 5 1 with free interactive flashcards. The devils arithmetic 1999 stream and watch online. A 16yearold american girl with an apathetic view towards her jewish family history finds herself pulled through time into 1941 to a small polish village where the nazis have just begun their genocidal propaganda. In 1988, the devils arithmetic was nominated for the nebula award. The following experience is designed to make your reading of the novel more meaningful.
Jane yolen is the author of more than three hundred books, including owl moon, the devils arithmetic, and how do dinosaurs say good nighther books and stories have won the caldecott medal, national jewish book award and numerous awards and accolades. The devils arithmetic puffin modern classics kindle. The devils arithmetic is a 1999 tv movie based on the historical novel of the same name by. The devils arithmetic, and how do dinosaurs say goodnight. Learn devils arithmetic chapters 1 4 with free interactive flashcards. In the beginning of the book it s a bit boring because hannah stern is at her familys passover dinner in present time but she opens the the front door to symbolically welcome the prophet elijah she s transported to a polish village and the year is 1942. Chaya s tale is a celebration of the strength of the human spirit and a dramatic introduction to the darkest period of modern history. The book, devils arithmetic, by jane yolen was about the holocaust. Twelveyearold hannah is transported back in time to a jewish village in 1941.
And then she goes back in time to nazi germany during the holocaust. An allusion is a casual reference to a wellknown place,story, book, historical event or work of art. Teens sometimes casually dismiss the past as irrelevant and uninteresting. The devils arithmetic by jane yolen, paperback barnes. Dustin hoffman introduces the film but is uncredited and. When school begins in august, you will be tested over the summer reading books. Mengele s sadistic experimentations, this story follows twins as they travel from the lodz ghetto, to the. In this activity you will use online resources to research this tragic period in human history. Kirsten dunst stars in the devil s arithmetic as a flippant modernday teen more interested in passing notes in history class than learning of the horrors her relatives endured during the nazis.
The devils arithmetic was published in november 1988, and the movie was released almost 11 years later, in march 1999. Amanda hill the devils arithmetic is about the holocaust. Its purpose, however, is to guide your reading of the book and prepare you for the test. Jane yolen was born february 11, 1939 in new york city. The devils arithmetic is a film filled with themes of the importance and necessity of memory, love, and redemption. Devil s arithmetic book and movie i thought that both the book and the movie were excellent individually but better as companion pieces together. Kirsten dunst and brittany murphy in the devils arithmetic 1999 brittany. The book and movie versions of the devil s arithmetic are based on the same events, however, there are countless differences between the two. Winner of the national jewish book award and an american bookseller pick of the lists, the devils arithmetic plunges the listener into the terrible realities of the nazi concentration camps. The devils arithmetic is a historical fiction novel written by american author jane yolen and published in 1988. Released 1999, the devils arithmetic stars kirstendunst, brittanymurphy, paulfreeman, mimirogers the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 35 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic.
With kirsten dunst, brittany murphy, paul freeman, mimi rogers. During world war ii, poland allied with france and great britain. It won the sydney taylor award from the association of jewish libraries, the jewish book council award, the. Study guide for the devils arithmetic, by jane yolen. It also won the national jewish book award in 1989. This is a final assessment for the devils arithmetic by jane yolen. The devil s arithmetic was published in november 1988, and the movie was released almost 11 years later, in march 1999. Behind the scenes for the devils arithmetic duration. The devils arithmetic is about a young jewish girl who doesnt quite understand her familys past. Hannah resents stories of her jewish heritage and of the past until, when opening the door during a passover seder, she finds herself in poland during world war ii where she experiences the horrors of a concentration camp, and learns why she and weneed to remember the past. Kirsten dunst and polina soloveicik in the devils arithmetic 1999. The devil s arithmetic is a historical fiction novel written by american author jane yolen and published in 1988. The devil s arithmetic is a 1999 tv movie based on the historical novel of the same name by jane yolen.
She finds jewish holidays and celebrations to be boring and is unappreciative of the hardships jews have faced. The book and movie versions of the devils arithmetic are based on the same events, however, there are countless differences between the two. This isnt a film about the work camps, or ghettos, or living under german law before the camps. Dustin hoffman introduces the film but is uncredited and serves as an executive producer with mimi rogers. From the bestselling and awardwinning author of the devil s arithmetic, jane yolen, comes her first holocaust novel in nearly thirty years.
Mengeles sadistic experimentations, this story follows twins as they travel from the lodz ghetto, to the. Six million people lost their lives in the concentration camps described in the devils arithmetic. Winner of the national jewish book award and an american bookseller pick of the lists, the devil s arithmetic plunges the listener into the terrible realities of the nazi concentration camps. Samantha daub, cody king, taylor egts, caprial conner, and christian hall summary. The devils arithmetic puffin modern classics paperback april 12 2004. Sinopsis film movie the devils arithmetic 1999 hannah stern, an americanborn jewish adolescent, is uninterested in the culture, faith and customs of her relatives. Chayas tale is a celebration of the strength of the human spirit and a dramatic introduction to. The devil s arithmetic is a novel by jane yolen about the legacy of the holocaust. The death of each jew is added to the devil s abacus. People that lived in poland were affected greatly by the war. Hannah stern, 12 but almost, is a happy girl living in new rochelle with her parents and little brother, except that she doesnt want to go to her family s passover seder.
A 16yearold american girl with an apathetic view towards her jewish family history finds herself pulled through time into 1941 to a small polish village where. Since much of the story is set during the holocaust and involves many jewish customs, a basic understanding of the history and the culture is necessary to fully appreciate it. The protagonist of the devils arithmetic is hannah, an outspoken twelveyearold girl who as the story opens, is very unhappy to be visiting her grandparents. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. She has been called the hans christian andersen of america and the aesop of the twentieth century. The book, devil s arithmetic, by jane yolen was about the holocaust. The test supports a variety of learning styles, requiring students to recall plot details and apply learned literary skills through multiple choice, matching, short answer, and paragraph answer questions. You will not have to present the answers to this study guide in class. Jane yolens books and stories have won the caldecott medal, two nebula awards, two. In the devils arithmetic, jane yolen uses that attitude, and an intriguing timetravel plot device, to place a modern teen in a traumatic historical event, helping to bring history to life and directly connecting past. Kat it s explained in the book, why the title is the devil s arithmetic. People that lived in poland were affected greatly by.
Fiction, concentration camps, jews, time travel, history, juvenile fiction. The devils arithmetic puffin modern classics and millions of other books are available. This prezi shows the 3 main themes of the devils arithmetic. Worksheets for the devils arithmetic woodward academy.
Choose from 500 different sets of the devil arithmetic 5 1 flashcards on quizlet. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This critically acclaimed novel by awardwinning author jane yolen is now available in a beautifully designed new. The devil could literally be considered hitler, but in this book it refers more to the general horror of the holocaust. Hospital visit from the carol burnett show full sketch duration. Mar 09, 2010 behind the scenes for the devil s arithmetic duration. The setting in the devils arithmetic has a very dark setting because this book is about one calamitous event, the holocaust. May 24, 2011 the devil s arithmetic school project duration.
Buy the devils arithmetic dvd 1999 from amazons movies store. She saw the truth with her own eyes hannah stern kirsten dunst, an americanborn jewish adolescent, is uninterested in the culture, faith and customs of her relatives. The climax of the story begins when gitl wakes chaya one night to suddenly alert her that they are to escape from the concentration camp immediately. I read this story aloud to both a third and fourth grade classroom. Essay about the devils arithmetic relationships 681. The devils arithmetic puffin modern classics kindle edition by yolen, jane. The devils arithmetic is a 1999 tv movie based on the historical novel of the same name by jane yolen. Some lived longer than others, and others were sentenced to death upon their arrival to the camp. The devils arithmetic is a novel by jane yolen about the legacy of the holocaust.
See more ideas about arithmetic, teaching and devil. During a passover seder, hannah is transported back in time to 1942 poland, during world war ii, where she is sent to a work camp and learns the. Choose from 500 different sets of devils arithmetic chapters 1 4 flashcards on quizlet. I am a student of holocaust literature and i thought that in many ways the devils arithmetic gave me a better sense of the experience than most of the adult materials i have read or watched. Oct 01, 1988 i chose the devil s arithmetic because, like the passover story, it is also about the importance of remembering who you are and where you came from. The setting in the devil s arithmetic has a very dark setting because this book is about one calamitous event, the holocaust. Hannah, the protagonist of the film initially is very irritated when her grandparents speak of the war and the nazi party. From the bestselling and awardwinning author of the devils arithmetic, jane yolen, comes her first holocaust novel in nearly thirty years. The devils arithmetic questions and answers the question and answer sections of our study guides are a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss literature. She is about years old and is average height and weight fir her age. I am a student of holocaust literature and i thought that in many ways the devil s arithmetic gave me a better sense of the experience than most of the adult materials i have read or watched. The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy. Her name is chaya when she travels back in time, but her original name was hannah.
As a small bonus, the devil s arithmetic explains many jewish beliefs and traditions as they appear in the lives of the characters. Released 1999, the devil s arithmetic stars kirstendunst, brittanymurphy, paulfreeman, mimirogers the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 35 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic. If you would like your school to become involved, please download an application at our website. Kirsten dunst stars in the devils arithmetic as a flippant modernday teen more interested in passing notes in history class than learning of the horrors her relatives endured during the nazis. This timetravel story, an excellent introduction to the holocaust, has great power for young readers. She received a bachelor s degree from smith college in 1960 and a master s degree in education from the university of massachusetts in 1976. In the devil s arithmetic, jane yolen uses that attitude, and an intriguing timetravel plot device, to place a modern teen in a traumatic historical event, helping to bring history to life and directly connecting past events to the character s life. During the holocaust, numbers were tattooed on the arms of jews for identification. This book, the devils arithmetic, is based in poland. In the beginning of the book its a bit boring because hannah stern is at her familys passover dinner in present time but she opens the the front door to symbolically welcome the prophet elijah shes transported to a polish village and the year is 1942. Themes of the devils arithmetic by tyrone marsh on prezi.