Identify the three colors associated with the book thief. What clue to the novel’s historical context does the reader first get from “the colors?”

Note: I have already identified the three colors, red, black, and white. I have also re-read this part of the book twice but cannot figure out what historical context these colors give. I know this question may be difficult to answer without being able to look at the exact context of the book but I am here to give any information that is needed.

Which line from the story of my life by helen keller is an example of a simile? during the whole trip i did not have one fit of temper, there were so many things to keep my mind and fingers busy. i was like that ship before my education began, only i was without compass or sounding-line, and had no way of knowing how near the harbour was. one day, while i was playing with my new doll, miss sullivan put my big rag doll into my lap also, spelled "d-o-l-l" and tried to make me understand that "d-o-l-l" applied to both. child as i was, i at once felt the tenderness and sympathy which endeared dr. bell to so many hearts, as his wonderful achievements enlist their admiration.