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    In Markus Zusak The Book Thief a girl named Liesel has lost all of her blood-related family due to war. She uncovers that the reason her family has been stripped away from her is due to their rebellious acts towards Hitler. I choose the quotation "the words were thrown at the steps‚ and Liesel could feel the slush of anger‚ stirring hotly in her stomach" due to the powerful meaning behind it‚ that can only be uncovered if thoroughly analyzed. At first glance‚ it seemed that this was just a girl

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    although they give us the power to communicate‚ they are certainly not as influential or manipulative as they have the ability to be. Nazi Germany is a place where the use of the immense power of combined letters is perfected. In the novel‚ The Book Thief‚ by Markus Zusak‚ words are used to create goodness‚ comfort‚ and sanity in a time of war. When wielded by the correct person‚ a strong vocabulary also has the chance to manipulate any man into changing his mind completely. Lastly‚ simple conversations

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    antagonists are the villains. However‚ in The Book Thief the author‚ Markus Zusak‚ intentionally chooses the protagonist and antagonist to be different. Liesel is the protagonist and her progress is slowed by Death‚ the narrator. Death is the antagonist‚ but he does not mean to go against Liesel or hurt those around her. While there is contrast between the characters‚ Death is sympathetic toward Liesel and does not mean to cause her suffering. The book includes many different characters‚ yet Liesel

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    this‚ it becomes a reality that this German town didn’t survive. The reader also gets the idea that the characters of the novel didn’t make it either. This just builds anticipation. “You are going to die.” (3) is how Markus Zusak starts off The Book Thief. Before the reader has even finished the first page‚ Zusak has used foreshadowing. All throughout the novel the reader sees this. By Zusak doing this‚ the audience is able to stay engaged. Zusak gives little and big clues about what’s coming up

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    The Book Thief All throughout her life Liesel faced a mountain that she had to overcome. When her brother died and her mother walked out on her‚ Liesel was faced fighting and overcoming abandonment. She did not have to fight by herself for long because she soon picked up partners that helped her along the way. Even though the journey was rough she reached the point where the battle was over and she could live happily. In the very beginning of the book Liesel is already faced

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    I used to be a very sociable person until the pain started. Now‚ I hardly spoke. Keeping to myself‚ I only talked to a few trusted friends. One way I would try to take my mind away from my pain was by reading. One day I started The Book Thief by Markus Zusak; reading about the character’s awful life during World War II stayed with me. During the next few months‚ I read many fiction novels. Revenge of the Witch by Joseph Delaney‚ The City of Bones by Cassandra Clare‚ and The Lost Hero

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    The Book Thief underline book title By: Markus Zusak Lauren Conforti’s Bajillion Project-¨A new experience that can be added to the book.¨ As Liesel Meminger‚ now parentless‚ was taken to the gestapo capitalize “Gestapo” station‚ all she could think about was where she would go. Who would even take her? Most definitely‚ it would be different than Mama’s swearing and Pea lowercase “pea” soup and Papa’s accordion playing and book teaching. ¨Why me?¨ she always thought. ¨Why did I survive‚ and not Mama

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    The Worth of Words In the Historical Fiction novel‚ The Book Thief‚ author Markus Zusak illustrates the importance of words and friendship during the Nazi rule in Germany. The first spark of friendship between Hans and Liesel ignites when they learn to read and write together. Because of Liesel’s ability to read‚ Max and Liesel become instant friends. The importance of words and the kinship that comes with proves relevant throughout the entire story. The author uses the relationship of Hans

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    The “Book Thief” by Markus Zusak follows the story of a 10-year-old girl named‚ Liesel Meminger. The book takes place during the Holocaust of Adolf Hitler’s ruling in Germany. Throughout the story‚ the reader meets many courageous characters who showed true signs of courage and bravery. I believe that Hans Hubermann is the character that best illustrates courage. Hans shows a symbol of courage as he gave Max‚ a jew‚ a hideout from the Nazis.Hans also shows true sacrifice as he risked his own family’s

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    rob. The thief try to use his hand into the girl’s pocket‚ at that moment‚ I don’t know how to do it‚ i just stand in there and watched the “movie” beginning. Yep‚ the bad time always appear the hero. The women begin to crying‚ when her know her money was steal. The hero appear suddenly. The heart use the hands caught the thief’s arm. The thief begin to run‚ but he can’t run out the hero’s hands. so the thief began to fight with the hero. I called the 110 before the hero appear‚ the thief was dragged

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