Let’s Talk About It!

Why do you think Hans and Sophie chose to resist the Nazi regime even though they knew the risks?
What role did words play in both supporting and challenging the Nazi regime? Can words still be that powerful today?
How does the format of this book (written in free verse) affect your understanding and emotional connection to the story?
In what ways did Hans and Sophie change throughout the book? What experiences shaped their transformation?
The book repeats the phrase ”Words, you see …” followed by different endings. Why is this repetition significant?
What modern movements or causes remind you of the White Rose Resistance? How are they similar or different?
How would you define courage after reading this book? Do you think courage always requires action?
Discuss the impact of propaganda in the story. How can people learn to recognize and resist propaganda today?
What emotions did you feel while reading this book? Which scenes or passages were the most powerful to you?
How does the story of Hans and Sophie Scholl encourage us to speak out against injustice in our own lives?