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Topic: The Devil's Arithmetic

Q: Why do you think Hannah was named after a dead friend of Aunt Eva?

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Hannah might be named after Aunt Eva's Dead Friend to do with honoring her passing. Chaya might be important in saving others in the story as Hannah gets transported to this "different world" into becoming a "different person." As Chaya means "life" this can be used in an iconic way in the story.

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Chaya was Hannah’s Hebrew name and she was given it to honor Aunt Eva’s dead friend. They are indicating that Hannah is honored that she was given the special name of Aunt Eva’s dead friend. but she is not accepting

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