Markus Zusak

society. Each person has their own set of morals, and they can be influenced by things such as culture or other people. There is no universally right moral value system, and as far as morals go, there is no right or wrong. In The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, a man named Adolf Hitler persuaded the citizens of Germany that jewish people were a threat to their society. Adolf Hitler took control over Germany and established his Nazi government. Hitler brainwashed the people living in Germany during…

mad or sad we act a different way then we would if we were as happy as can be. Normally when you think of Death you think he is scary or mean but Death demonstrates his gentle, kind, and caring side throughout the story. In The Book Thief By Markus Zusak set in the 1940’s during the time of Nazi Germany. There is a character, who is like the narrator, and that person is Death. Death shows that he is kind because he shows gentleness, sorrow, and compassion throughout the whole story. Death…

Blood. Everyone says that blood is thicker than water, but in this book that is not the case. In The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, family is shown a very unique way. Normally when people think of a “perfect” family they think of having money, being prim and proper and usually, blood related. Though, family in this book is based on shared hardships and having faith in each other, not by blood. Hans and Liesel’s relationship is a great example of trust. This is because even though Hans and…

made throughout the book. Guilt is a main reason why Max Vandenburg even showed up at the Hubermann house. “‘He saved my life - if there’s anything [Ms.Vandenburg] ever need.’ He slid a piece of paper with his name and address across the table” (Zusak 179), this was Hans Hubermann speaking to the mother of the man he would later hide away in his basement. Hans had felt guilt after Erik’s death for the fact that they had been friends throughout World War I and Erik taught him how to play the…

Literary devices are specific language techniques which writers use to create text that is clear, interesting, and memorable. Markus Zusak uses these techniques to engage the reader. A interesting quote that is imagery is “A bandaged hand fell out of his coat sleeve and cherries of blood were seeping through the wrapping” (Zusak 465). This quote belongs in the category of Anger and abandonment. These descriptive words help the reader understand that Michael Holtzapfel was in a tragic event and…

are perceived or how they act. Some experiences can be results of the people around the individual and how they affect daily life. Other Experiences can impact an individual 's will to survive in a society where the majority is against them. In Markus Zusak 's novel, The Book Thief, the author uses characterization to suggest that significant experiences profoundly impact an individual 's life. Liesel, the novel’s protagonist encounters…

The strength of words is present in that of Markus Zusak’s novel The Book Thief. In it, Markus Zusak tells the story of a young girl, named Liesel Meminger, who lives in Nazi Germany. To have her cope with her surroundings, Zusak has her read. While reading, she learns that kind words can make a huge difference in a loathsome occurrence. Of the books she reads, two of them represent this idea the strongest: The Standover Man, and The Word Shaker. Zusak uses The Standover Man and The Word Shaker…

Throughout war, death, and defeat, millions of words are spoken and the majority are damaging. In the novel, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, the language are gut-wrenching. The protagonists undergo great changes throughout the story. This is shown in Max Vandenburg, a Jewish man who left his mother for safety from Nazis. While in Nazi Germany, he undergoes challenges. During this time, he learns to be thankful. While spending his life in silence and hiding from the world. Hans Hubbermann is a…

The Contradictory Nature of Humanity The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is a novel narrated by Death. Death often speaks of humans and their habits, and he often questions the way humans treat others. He tells the story of a young girl that is raised in a place full of hate, but Death very often tells the reader of some beautiful things that happen. Death believes that humans are not compassionate and decent to each other, but there are certain moments that lead him to believe otherwise, and many…

more powerful. The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak, takes place during World War II in Molching, Germany. On Himmel Street, the sky and characters are submerged in an array of both vibrant and subdued colors. The emotions and experiences…