Pros And Cons Of The Burning Of Mr. Hubermann

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Samia Jannatul

Everyone knew that Hans meant business when talking with Leisel about Max. The drastic change in Mr.Hubermann’s tone was evident on page 203, “I will take each and every one of your books and burn them.” Hans devotes his time to Leisel in the middle of nights to reading those books, and the idea of burning them means that the situation was severe. Additionally, on page 204 it states, “They’ll drag that man up there away, and maybe Mama and me, too --- and we’ll never, ever come back.” When Hans said this to Liesel he was basically saying if she speaks about the mysterious man she'll have no family; which afterward made Liesel sob unconditionally. Many more harsh comments made by Hans to Liesel indicated that he was being strict

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