Everything is Illuminated Lesson Plan

What is the photograph of that Jonathan shows to Alexander and Grandfather? Why do you think that the two men are so interested in the photograph?

The photograph that Jonathan has is of his grandfather, Safran, and the family that saved him from Nazi capture. "This is me with Augustine, February 21, 1943," is written on the back of the photo. Augustine is a young woman standing next to Jonathan's grandfather in the photo. The names of her family members are not included in the description or known by Jonathan.

Alex mentions being captivated by Augustine's beauty. She is described in the book as a very beautiful young woman with medium length, dark brown hair, and sad,...