Liesel In The Book Thief

A young girl shows that with all color, comes darkness. Liesel Meminger is the protagonist in the novel The Book Thief. In the beginning of the story Liesel is not able to read or write, but strives to be able too. She despises the power in Germany, and even though she see’s the beauty in words. She also acknowledges how terrible they can be when they are possessed by the wrong hands (Hitler). Liesel is motivated by loss, she fights back against her weaknesses, and learns to understand the power of language.
On a train ride death strikes. Liesel Meminger's brother was only six, when on a train ride to Munich. Liesel was asleep next to him dreaming of Hitler, when she woke she witnessed horror. Her Baby brother was snatched by the claws of death. Liesel then awoke her mom, and as the two lamented, death just sat and watched. Liesel at first had a hard time with trust, but as others opened up to her. She opened up, Liesel formed relationships and turned her frustrations to those who put her down.
Liesel is unable to read and write at the beginning of the story. Nonetheless, she didn't hesitate to pick up a book when the opportunity presented itself. After the loss of her brother, Liesel became aware of her own self worth. She sticks up for herself when beat down. There is even a point where Liesel is being made fun of, and she then turns the …show more content…
Liesel fights her illiteracy, and comes to realize how much strength words can hold. She loathed the power in Germany, and how hitler uses words in such an evil way. In the correct hand, words can be a beautiful thing. When learning the alphabet with Hans Hubermann is when she develops one of her best relationships. Liesel uses books to ease tension during the toughest of times, and uses words as an escape. If there is one thing taken away from this novel, it’s that Liesel discovered words have the power to move mountains. Through evil or through