Internal Conflict In The Book Thief

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The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is filled with conflicts within most the characters. As a result, there is only one distinct character to blame, Death. Most readers can detect a scene or part in the book that revolves around internal and external conflicts. The main characters have all encountered the feeling of conflict, but the main characters count for Liesel Meminger and Alex Steiner.

Liesel Meminger deals with internal conflict throughout the book. She has to dealt with people calling her “book thief” or “Jew lover”. Liesel has stole a total of fix books in part one of the book. She doesn't steal books for crime, but rather for many feelings. Each book that she steals has a different meaning that relates to her life. At the beginning

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