Echoby Pam Muñoz Ryan
Character Comparison
The 13th Harmonica of Otto Messenger
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Ivy:
Mike:
Friedrich:
Friedrich and Ivy:
Friedrich and Mike:
Ivy and Mike:
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Female
Southern California
Mexican heritage
Dreams of playing harmonica on the radio
Dealing with racism and segregation
Brother fighting in WWII
Family are farmers
Americans
Love music and the harmonica
Love their families and feel
responsible for them
Close with their siblings
Harmonica gives them comfort and strength
Overcome obstacles to pursue their dreams
Travel to new beginnings
Deal with bigotry and hatred
Germany
Birthmark, faces bigotry because of it
Family are factory workers and musicians
Loves his sister but she becomes brainwashed and supports of Hitler
Has to flee Germany when Nazis pursue them for being anti-Hitler
Dreams of being a conductor
Pennsylvania
Orphan
Cares for younger brother
Stays with the wealthy Mrs. Sturbridge
Dreams of being in a harmonica band and later playing concert piano
Male
Learn music from their family