Quotes About Rudy

This book impacted me in a positive way by showing the inferior conflicts to avoid in my life. An example of when Rudy had to put through hardship is when he would hesitate between school or partying. “I was a joker who never took classes seriously I would party and get drunk with the townies on the weekends and go diving with my Kahaluu friends on the weekdays. School was just a big time setback” Is textual evidence of Rudy having lack of interest in progressing in his life, and preparing for his

In chapter 1 in starts off telling us about him and his struggles that he is faced with from birth that he can't control. He had freckles, red hair, and he coughed up pink froth because his right lung was full of liquid, which caused strep pneumo a rare strain of pneumonia. With those challenges he gets called many names such as Fireball, Richie Cunningham, Ronald McDonald, and Rudolph the Red- Headed Human, tampon head and many more. Then in chapter 2 Rudy finally starts to learn how to block all the negative energy and name calling out.

Also, the race is revelatory to the characters because Rudy wants to show his affection and kiss Liesel. Liesel thinks her and Rudy are only friends while Rudy will be devoted to attract her in for a kiss.

Rudy and his family stayed in the Ileresiendstadt ghetto for almost two years. Then in 1944, they were told to prepare to move. In the selection below, Rudy describes what happened next.

In the beginning of the movie, Rudy’s friend Pete died in an accident at the factory. Prior to his death, Pete was the only person who supported Rudy. However, when Pete died, Rudy chose to be proactive and continued trying to accomplish his goal without any support. Rudy talked to Father Cavanaugh and was offered to attend the Holy Cross junior college. He was then told that if he improved his grades, he could potentially transfer to Notre Dame. Instead of being upset about his friend’s death, Rudy became one step closer to achieving his goal.

Rudy’s voice is direct and reveals his character. For example: “Look, I’m trying to get rid of this kid.” At first it’s odd that he calls men and women “babe.” Then we learn he does it to avoid closeness. His habit of barking “today,” shows he’s impatient with people.

His determination and loyalty make him very likeable, but also troublesome. His determination can be seen when he desperately wants to show Franz??? that he is capable of being successful, ‘In the middle of August, a Hitler Youth carnival was being held, and Rudy was intent on winning four events: the 1500, 400, 200, and of course, the 100.’ (Zucker ...), he was so intent that he actually won three out of the four events. However, this determination leads to the Nazis coming to recruit Rudy for a special school, causing his parents to decide to enrol Alex Steiner, Rudy's father.

Rudy’s relationship with Liesel was very important in the book. Without constant conversions with Rudy, Liesel may not have kept pushing on with the constant pressure put on her. “Rudy proved to be a great friend to Liesel in the most important times. At school, Rudy made a special point of seeking Liesel out during the breaks. He didn't care that others made noises about the new girl's stupidity.”.

Rudy was an extraordinary, persistent type person. He knew what he wanted from the start. Though many people had no faith in him or his hidden abilities. Some people who either were friends with him since elementary or he met along the magical journey that is life.

The Hermanns came to the location where the incident was held, and Ilsa hugged Liesel in order to comfort her and calm her down.

Rudy Steiner: Rudy Steiner is my next runner up with 25% of the responsibility of Liesel’s life because Rudy helped build her confidence. The two go out and steal food and books together and these stolen books is what keeps Liesel on her toes and excited. She loves reading anything and everything she can get her

Rudy was the eager-to-please next door neighbor. Although she didn’t show it until his death, I think Liesel had a special place for Rudy in her heart. All the teasing and name calling were ways they showed affection for each other, with the exception of Rudy occasionally asking for a kiss. It really touched me when Liesel saw Rudy, her best friend, lying in the pile of bodies and screamed at him to wake up. “There were shocked pajamas and torn faces. It was the boy's hair she saw first.” (pg 535) Death had shown up so many times in her life, that at times, I don’t think it seemed real to her anymore. She and Rudy had watched each other grow up over the years, and for him to die so young was wrong. Death just crept up on him, and it affected Liesel strongly. Rudy and Liesel had a special kind of bond. Rudy was there when Liesel needed a friend, whether she noticed or not.

After two more attempts she held the navy blue suit in front of Rudy Steiner”( Zusak 454). This proves that Liesel is not a selfish girl as she broke into a clothing store to get a suit for Rudy not herself she could have got nice clothes for herself but instead she got new suit for Rudy as he was feeling down because his

The narrator reveals her frustration when she “turn[s] in the order to Rudy, who takes it with a face” and says, “you know Rudy. Rudy is that way” (197).

Liesel’s life was difficult near the beginning of the novel. She was separated from her parents, and lost her brother. After joining her new foster family, she would have to work harder to adjust to it and it will not be easy. When Liesel was out with Rudy on their apple stealing activities, when Rudy was then caught by one of the nazis from injuring his leg. The nazi then disciplined Rudy by beating him up and they cut also his hair with a knife. After Rudy got disciplined, Liesel carries Rudy to the mayor's house. On page 251 Liesel says “I carried Rudy softly through the broken streets… with him I tried a little harder at comforting.” this shows that she was trying hard to comfort him even though she was already trying to carry Rudy. It shows that even when she’s at one hundred percent, she tries to reach one hundred and 10 percent. Near the end of the novel, on page 528, in the book written by Liesel called The Book Thief and on the last