In the third quarter of the book, death focuses on the life of Rudy Steiner as he describes all the mischief he is up to such as stirring up trouble at the Nazi Youth meetings. It begins with Rudy standing up for Tommy Müller and his inability to hear the commands from the Hitler Youth leaders, causing disruptions of the marches. This only angers the Hitler Youth leaders further and makes Rudy run laps around the muddy field every meeting. In addition to Rudy’s constant punishment at his Nazi Youth meetings, he continues to steal apples alongside Liesel and the rest of the gang. Unfortunately, Arthur, their old leader, moves away and they are forced to welcome their new leader, Vicktor Chemmel, who does not appear to enjoy their company very much.
Not only does Liesel enjoy stealing food, but she begins to steal books from the mayor’s library as she notices …show more content…
Hans’ services are now in high demand since people need their blinds painted black for potential bombings. Hans even paints for residents of Molching that cannot afford it. “A Song in the Dark,” is stolen from the mayor’s library as well as a dictionary that contains a letter inside. The letter is for Liesel from the mayor’s wife which reads that she hopes that someday Liesel will knock on the front door instead of coming in from the window. Near the end of the summer, Himmel Street experiences their first air raid and must report to the nearest safe basement. Max must be left behind in the Hubermann basement for the duration of the raid. In the basement, Liesel reads the first chapter of “The Whistler,” aloud which calms down the children as well as the adults. A few days later, Frau Holtzapfel, Rosa’s enemy, proposes a deal to Rosa: if Liesel comes to her house to read to her twice a week, she will give Rosa coffee in return. To Liesel’s dismay, Rosa
Not only does Liesel enjoy stealing food, but she begins to steal books from the mayor’s library as she notices …show more content…
Hans’ services are now in high demand since people need their blinds painted black for potential bombings. Hans even paints for residents of Molching that cannot afford it. “A Song in the Dark,” is stolen from the mayor’s library as well as a dictionary that contains a letter inside. The letter is for Liesel from the mayor’s wife which reads that she hopes that someday Liesel will knock on the front door instead of coming in from the window. Near the end of the summer, Himmel Street experiences their first air raid and must report to the nearest safe basement. Max must be left behind in the Hubermann basement for the duration of the raid. In the basement, Liesel reads the first chapter of “The Whistler,” aloud which calms down the children as well as the adults. A few days later, Frau Holtzapfel, Rosa’s enemy, proposes a deal to Rosa: if Liesel comes to her house to read to her twice a week, she will give Rosa coffee in return. To Liesel’s dismay, Rosa