The Guilt of a Great Man in The Book Theif by Markus Zusak

Max Vandenburg, a jew, has been hiding almost all of his adult life from the Nazis. Max makes his way across Germany to Molching where Hans and Rosa Hubermann take him into hiding. If Max were to be discovered by anyone outside of the household, the Hubermanns and Max would most likely be killed because Hitler had 90% of the German population convinced jews were the enemy.pg 422-423. As for political discrimination, if a German was not part of the Nazi party, they were treated poorly compared to those who were in the Nazi party. Hans Hubermann was saved by a jew, Max’s father Eric and Hans could not hate the jews. Hans is a painter but he does not find much work because most of his customers were jewish people, driven out and killed by the

“Every man is guilty of all the good he did not do.” – Voltaire. Guilt is an emotion that comes from believing that you were responsible for a particular mistake (usually the violation of some moral code) whether or not this guilt is accurate. In the novel The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini, the main character Amir portrays guilt as being destructive. Amir’s experience leads to him feeling guilty for the rest of his life. This guilt breaks up the relationships he once had, it also affects the people around him. In the novel The Kite Runner, Khlaed uses Amir to show how violence leads to betrayal, then guilt and at some point destroys relationships between people. This is mostly proved in the novel by the impact of violence on Amir which

Hans’ kindness is shown in many different occasions throughout the novel. He is the essence of kindness. Every night when Liesel wakes up from her nightmares, Hans comforts her, by reading to her, and sits by her side until she falls asleep. Death, the narrator, says that, "Liesel observed the strangeness of her foster father's eyes. They were made of kindness, and silver. Like soft silver, melting. Liesel, upon seeing those eyes, understood that Hans Hubermann was worth a lot," (34). Hans’ eyes represent the benevolence and gentleness of his soul. The coolness of silver in which Zusak brings up is much like his calm attitude he has towards Liesel. He is extremely valuable to Liesel whether it was as a guide, a friend, and a father. When Hans discovers the book she found, he doesn't punish her, instead he promises to keep her secret if she promises to keep his secret of

Hans Hubermann: I think Hans is worthy of getting 50% of the responsibility of Liesel’s life because he has taught her to read and write which is Liesel’s life. She thrives off of reading her books that she has stolen and been given. I also think he is worthy of this because he is the reason why Liesel is so comfortable with her new home. They instantly had a connection and throughout the novel this only grows and becomes stronger.

Jennifer popped her head out of the ladies room, looked left and then right, saw the coast clear and made a beeline for the garage mall exit to where she parked her car. Clutching her purse close to her bosom, walking swiftly, the look of guilt affected her posture and gait, as well as her face. In front of her, the parking garage entrance in sight and escape within her grasp, she leaned her weight into the heavy glass door to open it by the polished brass push-plate that somehow tripped an internal switch that blended guilt with fear. Ronnie watched her closer than she realized because he stood outside the door in the garage like a loyal dog waiting for its master. She was muzzled to supply any explanation because she did try leaving without

In essay two of Nietzsche’s ‘On the Genealogy of Morality’, ‘Guilt’, ‘bad conscience’ and related matters, Nietzsche seeks to explore the origins and constructs of guilt and in doing so, presents us with an account where the concept of guilt has been misconstrued by the evolution of society. This very shift in our understanding of guilt has subsequently led to, what Nietzsche claims to be, “bad conscience”. To understand this evolution of guilt and the entity of “bad conscience” it is necessary to closely analyze Nietzsche’s account and in doing so, delve deeper into the mechanics of Nietzsche’s understanding of our morality.

He’d have been glad to witness her kissing his dusty, bomb-hit lips” (Zusak 242). Later, when Liesel is kneeling by Rudy’s body, Zusak references a few of the pair’s cherished memories: hiding in the woods to feed passing Jewish people, breaking into his father’s shop, and racing down the street. In doing so, Zusak revisits the imagery he used earlier in the book to not only take the reader back to previous scenes, but to evoke a strong mood of nostalgia given the somber atmosphere in the final chapters. This nostalgic tone is carried through to Liesel’s goodbye with Hans. Liesel, in declaring to her Papa, “...you saved me,” acknowledges the importance of their bond in getting her through difficult times (Zusak 538). Whether it is through Liesel’s bond with Hans, the hope her friendship inspires in Max, or Andrew Steiner’s selfless love for his family, Zusak uses the moments of love and camaraderie to provide moments of relief from the dark setting of The Book Thief. In doing so, he also provides hope for human decency.

Hans decides to hide his Jewish friend in the basement of the house, endangering the whole family but enriching Liesel’s life forever. Max Vandenburg and the young girl have much in common; they have both lost their families as a result of Hitler’s rule, and are damaged and vulnerable. The Jewish musician and Liesel begin a tentative and touching friendship which influences her whole life.

How much can one person’s life have on an individual? In “Crime and Punishment” there is a bond that is presented between the characters of Raskolnikov and Sonia which is not demonstrated to the same degree within others. Both of them share having to live up to the guilt of their actions and find comfort in accepting each other's flaws. With Raskolnikov it is this acceptance that leads him to confess his crime and with Sonia it is what drives her to move to Siberia to be with the person who appreciates her the most. The bond between the two characters reflects how forgiveness is expressed in deep relationships.

Story Summary: In this memoir, the relationship between Annabelle and her grandmother were going great but then things took a turn for the worst. Something happened to her that made Annabelle realize she needs to appreciate her grandmother more. They eventually got back to a good place in their relationship.

I imagine realty as me standing before he, who drop to his kneels because the guilt was too heavy. Not thinking about the victims or those who has to suffer, but only the self was concerned important, worth a life. So, I began to speak out to him. I noticed a young white man with a weapon, why are you here? He didn't say a word, but looking into his bright ocean blue eyes began to see the innocence in me. Watching him force me to swallow the hurt, the confession, and the disbelief. As to the tenth victim, she lay as a shield over her child's body. The burning question, he asked did I shoot you? The tears on the kids, the fear from the men and the lost of the women the all disappeared in a blink of an eye. Nine lives were taken away unwillingly

Inevitable, but painful nonetheless, guilt, a part of life, is explored in the article “What Does Guilt Do?”. After acting in an unfavorable way, I feel guilty about my actions and attempt to repay the person whom I wronged. An essential emotion, guilt helps us remain close to our loved ones and our communities. Guilt not only makes me feel sorry for what I have done, but also eager to fix mistakes and be forgiven by others. Studies show that those who feel ashamed of previous actions are more likely to give back more to others than those who don’t feel obligated. More aware of my decision making, I never let myself repeat my mistake again, as I do not want to feel ashamed or embarrassed. Precedents of unfavorable actions have a stronghold

Guilt and judgment have undoubtedly a decisive role in both Camus’ The Fall and Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment. As a matter of fact, on one hand the first story grounds on the main character Jean-Baptiste Clamence and his task as a judge-penitent, on the other hand the second one rotates around the protagonist Raskolnikov and his way from the murder to the confession through the agony of his sense of guilt. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the relevance of the two concepts and their relationship with the protagonists, in order to understand the heart of the novels and the message that the authors want to covey to the reader.

The author also illustrates the power of language by showing how words can bring comfort and strength. This message is shown through the structure of the novel in chapters, ‘The Whistler’, and, ‘The Dream Carrier’. In these sections of the novel, Liesel understands how she can use words to comfort others. Liesel is able to harness the power of words, and is able to become resilient and strong, doing so is able to support others and those feelings weakened by the control of the Nazi regime. This is evident after Rosa, her foster mother has been fired from working for Ilsa, wife of a Nazi who nurtures Liesel’s literary interests. Liesel understands that words can hurt, however in an act of defiance, Liesel steals the book ‘The Whistler’. This book becomes a symbol of her strength. Liesel strength is made evident whilst in a bomb shelter where she reads to the other citizens of her community to bring comfort to them. ‘She didn’t dare to look up, but she could feel their frightened eyes hanging as

The Kite Runner, a novel written by Khaled Hosseini, follows the protagonist, Amir, as he recapitulates his life in Afghanistan and America in the eighties. As the story progresses, and grows in intensity with each coming event, the guilt that emotionally debilitates Amir becomes gradually more realized. However, while guilt plays a significant role in the development of his character, it is also the superiority complex he shares with Hassan and the visceral nature of Hosseini’s writing. The many horrific occurrences that take place in The Kite Runner are realistic and evocative for the sake of exploring Amir’s mind. With the addition of an emphasis on guilt as well as the tragedy in his relationship with Hassan, Amir’s character can be accepted