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We all have rules to follow. In // The // // Devil's Arithmetic //, readers discover that two sets of rules exist in the camp, the camp rules and Rivka's rules. Some of the rules in the different sets say the same thing, while others do not. They both involve the prisoners needing to know their number. It is very important for Hannah to follow both sets of rules, because if she does not follow them, she will be punished, or she will even possibly die. The rules help maintain order in the camp and to help keep the prisoners alive.
 * The Rules of Life **

Hannah hears the rules from the three-fingered woman, the tattooist, the officer, and Rivka. One of the rules is that the prisoners should only speak if spoken to, which is said by the three-fingered woman. Another rule is that they should work hard and they will live, which is said by the officer so he could have people to work. One other rule is that the prisoners have to to listen to all commands, which is said by the three-fingered woman. The rules deprive the Jews of their dignity. Another reason the rules were made is that the Nazis want to deprive the Jews of their culture.They were also made to keep the Jews healthy enough to work.

The other set of rules in the camp is Rivka's rules. One of the rules is that the prisoners need to organize things. Organizing things is the prisoner's way of saying finding supplies. Another rule is that the prisoners must remember what is happening. They must remember what is happening or else no one will. One other rule is that the prisoners must respect people with low numbers. It is important because these people can help you. The rules were made to help the prisoners stay safe. They are also made to help future prisoners stay safe if she dies. Another reason Rivka made these rules is that she wants the Jews to keep their humanity.

Anyplace you go, there will always be rules. This is definitely true in //The Devil's Arithmetic//, because the prisoners must follow many rules. It is important for the prisoners to follow both sets of rules, because they keep them alive. They both maintain order in the camp, for without rules, there would be chaos. The rules help the prisoners stay alive.