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But this is rooted into what his grandpa taught him. As a child, Stephen was reprimanded by his grandpa many times for not doing things right. When Stephen is deciding to go with the group from Settlers Landing, the voice of his grandpa reminds him, “Don’t trust anybody.” The relationship between Jenny and Stephen is awkward because he is at first angry with her. The fight caused Stephen to distrust Jenny, but his love grows as he sees how much Jenny cares for him. As the book progresses, we find fewer mentions of Stephen’s grandpa, and Stephen becomes more open. The setting in the book changes as well, from Stephen’s desolate salvaging world to a home with civilized things that modern America has, with the exception of one thing: technology. The reason that Stephen was able to relate with the people of Settlers Landing was because they did not have the pleasure to be lazy. This made the transition gradual and kept Stephen’s trust levels to not have sudden drops. The setting change also changed him because he has been so used to disappointment from his grandpa reprimanding him to his mom dying, to where everything seems too good to be

For Example in the book there is a quote when Steven was talking to his mom about his brother and he said, ¨How would you like to be the king of the planet for eight glorious years and then suddenly get demoted to vice - king¨ (4). This shows me that he was mad at his brother because he felt that all the attention got turned to Jeffrey because he was now the youngest. Steven was jealous of Jeffrey because he wasn't getting any attention anymore. For a while this was the way it was Steven did not like Jeffrey and he never cared about him. Suddenly this feeling completely changes. This quote shows the dialogue between Steven and his mom. Steven was mad about his brother being the youngest and Steven was telling his mom how he felt about the

However, as true today as it was then, and perhaps even more so, there are those brave enough to summon their courage; standing tall, battling against these injustices, and defending those that are unable to do so for themselves. Stephen is one of these brave people and even though she often doesn’t realize it, others do. During Stephen’s disastrous relationship with Angela, Puddle wishes she could encourage Stephen to choose this path.

1. What is the spy's usual occupation before the war? The spy was an actor.

War cannot exist without hatred, and hatred cannot be soothed by more hate; it can only be masked by love. World War II was a time for darkness and death, injustice and inequality. People were subjected to acts of inhumanity and hatred, simply for being who they were, having thoughts and showcasing their opinions. Markus Zusak introduces characters such as Liesel and the Hubermanns, who live in Nazi Germany, in the midst of destruction and horror. The war deeply affects their way of living, bringing unwanted conflict in their lives. In The Book Thief, love is a prominent theme which works to hide and soothe the hatred brought along by the war; Max Vandenburg, a Jewish person, finds that the love shown to him by the Hubermanns overpower the hatred he faces because of how he was born, and Liesel and the Hubermanns learn that showing love when the war comes to Molching can help create a sense of comfort and safety.

They all laughed again. Stephen tried to laugh with them. He felt his whole body hot and confused for a moment. What was the right answer to the question? He had given two and still, Wells laughed at him... But he was not sick there. He thought that he was sick in his heart”. This reveals Stephens character aspect as very fearful and anxious when being bullied and the author use dialogue and the characters thought to reveal the fearful and home-sick character aspects of Stephen. Another character of which the author James Joyce uses dialogue to reveal aspects is that of Fleming.The author uses dialogue to reveal Flemings aspects as kind and a friend to Stephen. In the text, it said “What's up? Have you a pain or what's up with you? don't know, Stephen said.Sick in your breadbasket, Fleming said, because your face looks white. It will go away, Oh, yes, Stephen said”. The dialogue reveals the character aspect of fleming as friendly and kind to Stephen. The author, James Joyce uses dialogue to reveal the character aspects of the stories characters. Using dialogue the author

At least he thought of how She would feel marrying that liar, Garang.” Also, In chapter 3 page 23, Stephen agrees that Naomi should marry Wol, This line shows that Stephen cares about who his sister Naomi marries. However, Stephen's mom thinks he shouldn't marry him in chapter 3 page 2, Stephens mom says, “Go, I told you. And anyway, how do you know why Wol said that?How do you know that he doesn’t want to marry her because She is beautiful, because then the people will speak well of him?What if She becomes ill and loses her beauty?Will he take a second wife? A third? He’s young, and we don’t know his character yet.” This line shows that Stephen's mom disagrees with Naomi marrying Wol.She has a whole different opinion on Wol wanting to marry Naomi.This shows how Stephen and his mom have very different opinions on

In Susan Griffin’s work titled “Our Secret”, she discusses the relationship between the present-day and the earlier life of different people. She also compares the private and public lives of other people. Her piece is set during World War Two in the 1940s. Throughout the entire piece, Griffin compares the lives of people evolved in World War Two, people who were affected by the war, and her own life. She shows how even though they lived separate lives, they are still closely related.

In the midst of conflict, two characters from different books lead a similar life. Kenan, a middle age man is trying to survive the siege upon his city. Paul, a boy not old enough to understand the concept of money competing for his mother’s affection.

Book Thief Author’s Craft Essay by Sydney Paunan World War II was one of the darkest periods of time in human history. This is a fact widely known and accepted by most people, and this era of history is studied very often in schools so the horrors of the past may be taught and not repeated. But how did this two-front war affect young German children? They were growing up in a wildly violent time whilst being told that the horrible crimes committed by their country were justified, though this view of the war is often overlooked. Though The Book Thief does not tell a true story, it is very possible that the events in the story were the reality for many young children growing up in Nazi Germany.

The Great War, also known as World War I, is a defining moment in Europe’s history. Its aftermath consists of the demolition of Germany’s economy, the rise of Adolf Hitler, and the loss of an entire generation of young men who were sent into combat. All Quiet on the Western Front chronicles the experiences of Paul Baumer, a 19-year old student who volunteers for the military during World War I along with his classmates Muller and Kropp. They are compelled to enlist by Kantorek, their fiercely patriotic but misguided schoolmaster. Paul’s life in the military is told in short entries that reveal the reality of war: horrifying battles, violence, alienation, emotional indifference. His accounts of war are personal and emotional, and the bleak tone

The developmental stage of a young child’s life is very crucial and can be impacted by the media. In The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, Liesel Meminger is a young girl living in a very important part of Germany’s history, the Second World War. Liesel’s childhood unfolds and develops against the backdrop of a time when words, books specifically were used for power and control. Liesel is someone who has a love for reading and, as such, books become very important to her, not only for her education but for her rebellion and discovering her true identity. Throughout the novel, books become a crucial symbol used to convey the desires and discovery of identity for the main character as her childish ignorance changes to her mature adulthood.

The novel German Boy by Wolfgang Samuel is about his life as a boy from Germany. The book takes place during World War II. Wolfgang goes through this tragic time era with his mother and his sister Ingrid. He is not able to live a normal life of a child such as other children in the world. The characters, settings, and themes make this novel the success it is today because it helps the reader to know what it was like to live during WWII. Wolfgang’s development and experiences further the reader's interest. Going to Berlin and Strasburg from Wolfgang’s hometown Sagan added to the struggles that he faced with moving from place to place to seek safety. Family will always be there to help and no one is safe from war is what Wolfgang learns with his experiences living in this time period.

When the reader is first introduced to this character it is through the listing of three declarative clauses in one of Stephen’s long, complex sentences. It is here that his fragmented memory is emphasised by the fragmented syntax where only glimpses of Mrs

Young Stephen's first romantic interest in the opposite sex comes in the form of his playmate, Eileen, whom he plans to marry when they are older. This assertion, although childishly innocent, is nonetheless the first suggestion that sexual and romantic relationships with women will be important to Stephen as he matures. Indeed, the appearance of punishment, romance, and inspiration at such an early point in the novel creates a sense of the interconnected effect they will have on Stephen and his art. The association of women with each of these essential elements establishes yet another link between them, and emphasizes the central role women will play in Stephen's life.