Emilie: The Tale of the French Revolution

Emilie had to concoct several stories in order to escape execution. During periods of terror or revolution, many ordinary citizens must resort to fabricating stories in order to save their families and loved ones. Can you give any examples from other periods of history when this might be necessary? Is it ethical to lie in these circumstances? Explain.

World War 2 when people pretended NOT to be Jewish to escape the death camps...