Evelyne Aber’s older sister. Evelyne and Renata are the real names of two sisters who traveled aboard the St. Louis, and were the only two allowed to disembark in Cuba because their father already lived there and had strong connections with the local authorities. In Refugee, they become friends with Josef and Ruthie.
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Renata Aber Character Timeline in Refugee
The timeline below shows where the character Renata Aber appears in Refugee. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Josef: Somewhere on the Atlantic Ocean – 1939, 6 days from home
Josef and Ruthie befriend two girls named Renata and Evelyne Aber around Ruthie’s age. Ruthie tells them that Josef just turned 13, and...
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...try the door handle, and fumble so hard that he dropped his tray. Josef, Ruthie, Renata, and Evelyne burst into laughter. Josef realizes that he hadn’t played or laughed like this...
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Josef: Somewhere on the Atlantic Ocean – 1939, 8 days from home
Later that day, Josef is walking the Promenade when Renata and Evelyne find him and tell him to stand guard while they latch all the...
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Josef: Just Outside Havana Harbor – 1939, 21 days from home
A single boat is allowed to approach the St. Louis, carrying Renata and Evelyne’s father, Dr. Aber, who already lives in Cuba. He greets his daughters warmly,...
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