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    Review of "The Book Thief"

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    Review of The Book Thief by Markus Zusak It seems sometimes like the market for young adult literature is written down to the readers‚ almost in a condescending manner. That is why a book like The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is so refreshing in this sea of cookie cutter romances and fantasies. While classified as a young adult novel‚ it deals with very serious themes. The book’s cover comes printed with this label: “It is 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has

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    The Book Thief Analysis

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    Takara Taylor July 18‚ 2009 AP Literature Essay The Book Thief Haunted By Symbols Through all of the irony and vivid coloring‚ The Book Thief is more easily understood after acquiring knowledge of reading literature with greater care and meticulousness. Applying chapters of How to Read Literature like a Professor can better enhance a reader’s awareness of hidden messages and symbols within certain works of literature. In Chapter Two‚ Foster explains how meals suggest a communion between

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    Top 5 Most Emotional Moments with the Accordion in The Book Thief #5 Hans’ performance before he goes off to war The Book Thief takes place in Nazi Germany with a girl named Liesel Meminger. Her mother gives her up to the Hubermanns because they are being persecuted for their communist beliefs. The Hubermanns are nice people; there is Rosa who is a stout and abrasive woman and then there is Hans who is an affable and kind man. Liesel loves to read and learn new words. One day Hans gets a letter

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    Book Thief Sacrifice

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    then you value the latter more than the former. A very interesting book that was imbued with this theme is The Book Thief‚ by Markus Zusak. At first glance‚ it may appear to simply be a book written for the sake of entertainment‚ but looks‚ however‚ can be deceiving. It is actually full of themes that could potentially be pertinent to our lives‚ made clear through the mistakes and actions of a past generation. In The Book Thief by Markus Zusak‚ many sacrifices are made for the sake of others and

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    tells the story of her life‚ the difficulties that are encountered in Nazi Germany‚ especially when her family takes on the challenging task of hiding a Jew in their basement. The novel also tells the story of Liesel’s journey as the Book Thief‚ stealing and obtaining books and adding to her collection. The story goes on to tell about Liesel’s life growing up in Molching‚ Germany; from Liesel meeting her best friend Rudy‚ to Max Vandenburg‚ a Jew in hiding‚ moving into her basement‚ to Liesel and all

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    Diagnostic Book Thief

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    Adriana Alvarez Ms. Spooner Survey Lit‚ Period 2 September 17‚ 2011 Diagnostic Book Thief Essay Assignment Sometimes in literature‚ a character’s actions oppose the ideals‚ values‚ morals‚ etc. of his or her society. A character in The Book Thief who opposes his or her society is Rudy Steiner. Of course‚ there was a purpose for Zusak to make Rudy exactly the way he did. Rudy was a little boy when we first meet him‚ and we see him grow up in one of the most horrific eras of our world’s history

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    consequence‚ whether it may be rewarding or not‚ the discovery may positively impact and alter an individual’s attitude‚ behaviours and values. This consequently affects others‚ creating great sense of acceptance‚ happiness and improved self-esteem. ‘The Book Thief’ by Markus Zusak portrays the idea that the horrific‚ threatening experiences that an individual may endure can be consolidated by unconditional love of parents and true friendship. ‘Cats in The Cradle’‚ a folk song by Harry Chaplin depicts the

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    The Book Thief Analysis

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    Mutual Protection and Respect In The Book Thief‚ Death is trying to figure out why humans are worth it. Hans Hubermann and Liesel Meminger are an example of why human lives are worth all the trouble. Zusak portrays Liesel Meminger and Hans Hubermann’s mentor/pupil relationship through imagery and powerful words. Hans and Liesel have a simple yet complex relationship in which they both teach each other important life lessons to prove to Death that human life is worth the pain and sorrow. Hans and

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    The Book Thief Setting

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    When mentioning The Book Thief by Markus Zusak the first comment people make is how hard of a time it was in the setting of this book. A very dramatic impact of the book is a girl named Liesel who is living of the time of World War II‚ with the Jewish being discriminated. When living at her new home with her foster parents Hans and Rosa Hubberman‚ she finds herself more than a lonely girl. By the end of the story‚ she became courageous‚ persevering‚ and loyal to others. In the start of the story

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    make the accordion live. I guess it makes sense‚ when you really think about it. How do you tell if something’s alive? You check for breathing. The sound of the accordion was‚ in fact‚ also the announcement of safety. Daylight." page 38 The Book Thief -"Death" first gives the reader an explanation concerning the true importance of the accordion and the role that is has to play in the life of Liesel here. Albeit indirect‚ this pioneering explanation gives the reader their first identity of the

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