Characters
Who is the main character of Between The Shades Of Gray?
The main character is Lina Vilkas
What country is Lina from?
Lina is from Lithuania
What is the major theme in the book?
One major theme in the book is survival
In what decade does the story take place?
The story takes place in 1940s
What do Lina’s drawings symbolize?
Lina’s drawings symbolize hope and memory.
Who is Lina's younger brother?
Lina's younger brother is Jonas Vilkas
Where are Lina and her family sent by the Soviets?
Lina and her family are sent to Siberia by the Soviets.
What is a another major theme shown through Lina's family?
Another major theme shown through Lina's family is hope and love
What war is happing during the story?
World War ll is happening during the story
What does the Siberian cold represent?
The Siberian cold represents the harshness of their suffering.
What is the name of the Lina's mother?
Lina's mother name is Elena Vilkas
What event causes Lina’s family to be taken?
Lina’s family is taken because of the Soviet invasion of the Baltics.
How is the theme courage shown in the story?
The theme of courage is shown when characters stand up for each other despite the danger
What kind of place is the labour camp?
The labour camp is a cold, harsh, and cruel place
What does Elena’s kindness to others show?
Elena’s kindness shows that people can still be good, even when things are very bad.
Who is the kind boy Lina meets in the camps?
The kind boy Lina meets in the campus is Andrius Arvydas
What does Lina use to express her feelings and record events?
Lina uses her drawings and sketches to express her feelings and record events.
What theme is shown through Lina's art?
Lina's art shows the theme of expression and resistance
What season makes life hardest for the prisoners?
Winter makes life the hardest for the prisoners
What does the book’s title Between Shades of Gray mean?
The title means life in the camp was full of sadness, but also small moments of light.
Who is the cruel NKVD officer in charge?
The cruel NKVD officer in charge is Komorov
What is Lina’s father accused of?
Lina’s father is accused of helping people escape from the Soviets.
What does the book say about the strength of the human spirit?
The book shows that people can stay strong even in terrible times
Where do the prisoners sleep at the camp?
The prisoners sleep in cramped, dirty huts at the camp
What do Lina’s letters and drawings try to do?
Lina’s letters and drawings try to tell the world the truth.