Prompt 14: The significance of Mein Kampf throughout The Book Thief. Adolf Hitler’s Mein Kampf is a highly significant aspect of The Book Thief‚ both symbolically and literally. In many instances throughout the novel‚ Hitler’s infamous work of literature was used against the Nazi regime to bring protection and safety to those in possession of the novel. Alternatively‚ Mein Kampf was also wielded by a majority of German nationals as a source of guidance and assurance in the chaotic economic state
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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 by
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When people think of protagonists and antagonists they think of these people: Batman and Joker‚ Superman and Lex Luthor‚ and Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader. Generally protagonists are the heroes and 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
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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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In The Book Thief‚ guilt can be found as a recurring theme‚ especially in the cases of Hans Hubermann and Max. In a deeper analysis‚ the reason as to how and why can be answered. In the novel‚ Hans recalls how in WWI his life was spared from battle in France‚ but his friend Erik Vandenburg was not. For that purpose‚ he then lived the rest of his life in guilt‚ knowing how easily it could’ve been the reverse. Knowing the fact that Erik also was married‚ while he was not‚ further caused him more self-condemnation
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Reflect on Person and Their Story The man whose story I was honored to read was named Arthur Kupfer‚ from Warsaw‚ Poland. He was not necessarily working in the concentration camps‚ but instead‚ in the houses of SS officers. He was forced to do their basic chores‚ such as keeping the house clean‚ washing the car‚ and cleaning their stables. He meet about 18-20 Jews who were hiding‚ but eventually got caught and he knew what would happen to them. He knew they were going to be killed‚ and after they
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THE GREAT ESCAPE 1.This story is about a prison camp in Sagan‚ Germany. In this prison camp‚ there are over 700 prisoners from World War 2. These prisoners are all anxious to get free from the devastating camp‚ so they try to create 3 tunnels to get out of the camp. Tom‚ Harry‚ and Dick. These are the names of the tunnels. The German solders or ferrets find out about Harry‚ and Harry is the one they were originally planning to escape from. When this happens‚ the prisoners try to complete Tom. And
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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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film is often looked over. Close to all pivotal movie scenes contain the little background music‚ also known as underscore. This powerful audio element effects the way audiences feel and react to a scene. The underscore that is present in The Book Thief greatly impacted the tone‚ mood‚ and suspense of certain scenes. Three of these scenes that were greatly impacted by underscore were when the Nazi party came to check basements for air raid shelters‚ when Liesel writes her life story in the basement
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During World War II‚ the Jews had to endure suffering while the Germans lived in luxury. This was certainly incorrect. In “The Book Thief” the movie conveys the suffering of the Germans‚ as Night‚ a memoir by Elie Wiesel‚ describes to real life torture of the Jews. Liesel is the main character of the movie and suffers great loss‚ but it is not even close to being as bad as the torture Elie had to deal with. Even though Liesel and Elie have different backgrounds they have to go through similar
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