Crisis In The Book Thief

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An individual’s perspective of a crisis demonstrates the significance of the crisis. The crisis may appear insignificant, however, one’s perspective varies, due to how they perceive the situation. In The book Thief, Liesel constantly faces conflict “Even when Liesel retreated to the basement to write her fifth letter to her mother.” (Zusak 98) Death narrates that Liesel's mother did not receive her letters. Death reveals to the reader, that Liesel overheard Rosa and Hans Hubermann discussing how Liesel's mother will not be getting her letters; after listening to this, Liesel’s inquiries why, but doesn't dig deeper. However, one can understand that Liesel's perspective did not change, she doesn't think too much about why her mother won't be

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