The Role Of Purloin Books In Liesel's Life

Liesel was a girl made of darkness not only because she stole a book that was supposed to be burned but because of the emotions that urged her to steal it. These emotions first started when she was instructed by her teacher to write two letters; one would go to a friend, and the other to someone in a different class. This, of course, gave her an idea. She decided to write a letter to her mother, telling all about her new life and experiences, in hopes that she would receive it and write back. What she failed to acknowledge was the fact that Papa knew something that she didn’t, something about her mother that he wouldn’t share with her. Death tells that they’ve been back to the place that sent Liesel to live the Hubermanns and that she asked

Max and Liesel were scared of each other at the beginning of the novel because they didn’t know what was going on. Throughout the book they both become very close friends and start to give presents to each other. “As it turned out, the gift was delivered on paper, just over a week later. He would bring it to her in the early hours of the morning, before retreating down the concrete steps to what he now liked to call home” (pg.222). Max has been hiding in the basement for many weeks now and he makes a book called The Standover Man. This is the book Max is delivering to Liesel so they can have a closer relationship and become like family. This is the first item that Max gives to Liesel and Liesel will give lots more because her love for Max is very strong and cannot be broken. A quote from this novel that explains their unbreakable relationship would be when Liesel sees Max walking to a concentration camp. “‘You have to let go of me, Liesel.’ After a long line of steps, the first soldier noticed. He pointed his whip. ‘Get out of there.’ When she ignored him completely, the soldier used his arm to separate the stickiness of people. The soldier took her. ‘I said get out!’ he ordered her, and now he dragged the girl to the side and flung her into the wall of onlooking Germans. She reentered” (pg.511). This passage shows the unbreakable relationship of Max and Liesel. Even though the soldier pushes

In 1938, young orphan Liesel arrives at the home of her new foster parents, Hans and Rosa. When Hans, a kindly house painter, learns that Liesel cannot read. He teaches her the wonders of the written language. Liesel grows to love books, even rescuing one from a Nazi bonfire. Though Liesel's new family barely scrape by, their situation becomes even more uncertain when they secretly shelter a Jewish boy whose father once saved Hans' life.

When Liesel first met Ilsa it was with her mother, Rosa Hubermann. Liesel was responsible for picking up the washing everyday, so it was a tremendous surprize to Liesel when, “the mayor’s wife opened the door and she was not holding the bag, like she normally would. Instead, she stepped aside and motioned with her chalky hand and wrist for the girl to enter.” (133 Zusak). In Ilsa’s mansion on Grande Strasse there was a enormous library full of books that she used to read with her son. Now that her son has passed she lets Liesel read her books and she even lets her steal them. Ilsa’s maternal side helps her to love and protect Liesel as if she was her own daughter. They have bonded over their shared adoration of books and their fondness to read. Ilsa lets Liesel come into her house and read in her Library when she drops off the washings because she knows how much she enjoys the books. After her son died Ilsa did not know what to do with

The very idea of it was ludicrous, but he accepted it nonetheless. Hans checked that the curtains were properly closed. Not a crack could be showing. As he did so, Max could no longer bear it. He crouched down and clasped his hands.” This passage of the book takes place whilst Max Vandenburg arrives at 33 Himmel Street. There is much tension in these few words, for by letting Max stay with them, the Hubermanns are risking their own lives. But Hans, being the compassionate man that he is, takes the opportunity to put the life of an “enemy” before his own. To conclude, on page 72 of the text, it says, “Sitting in the water, she imagined the smell of it mapped out on her papa’s clothes. More than anything, it was the smell of friendship, and she could find it on herself, too. Liesel loved that smell.” This piece of text evidence shows how Liesel feels about Hans Hubermann and his compassion. From this line we can tell that Liesel sees Hans as a great friend, and she feels that his compassion and happiness have spread to

The story of Liesel Meminger was told to you by Death. But how about another perspective; a perspective that provides more hope. No, we’re not going to be hopeful, we are going to be sanguine. Just like Liesel was.

Liesel held him tight, she didn’t want to let go. Max, the man with feathery- like hair and swampy eyes made Liesel’s heart fill with a bit of happiness. When I saw Liesel the day of the unexpected bombing she couldn’t carry on knowing she lost everyone dearest to her heart, especially Hans Hubermann. She sat there crying next to Hans and his accordion.

In this chapter Liesel goes to see Frau Holtzapfel to read to her as always and a man with bleeding hand answers the door he says to her “I'll come get you later” and when Rosa comes to the house he asks if Leisel can help him with his mother. While they are helping his Mother Michael tells them that his brother Robert tragically died and that he also told him that the Hubermanns son is still alive in Russia. When I first heard this i took me a while to make sure thats what it actually said because it is such a big break in the book. I believe that in this chapter Death is shown as not only a somewhat pitiful character but a character that only takes care of the people that he trusts and that deserves it.

Although she is found out by the Hermanns, no charges are pressed, most likely due to the Hermann’s being able to see that books are symbolic in helping Liesel escape from the wrold she is in. But reading the books isn’t all of what gives her means to cope, the act of stealing them does as well. Thievary is realtively common in the novel as not only books are stolen but also things such as food, but after liesel stole the grave diggers handbook it gave her a sense of power and control of her own little world which she continued to use as means to make her life seem better. Her constant reading is waht eventualy inspires her to write her own story which she titles The Book Thief. Not until after an allied bombing on her town at which point she leaves,the narrator, death snatches the book she has written, The Book Thief. The story of Liesel wouldn’t have been possible if it hadn’t been for stealing the grave robbers

Beowulf and Grendel are actually the same stories in the fact that they are based on the same epic "Beowulf." "Beowulf", that is told of here is translated by Kevin Crossley-Holland, and there are many different translations which makes Beowulf the epic so interchangeable. Although "Beowulf" and "Grendel" seem very similar they do have many differences as well. Reading the two stories back to back gives you the impression of how many differences there are. For example, "Beowulf" is written from an outsider's point of view. "Grendel" is written from Grendel's point of view. This changes the whole perception of the book. Seeing a story written from two different points of views not only helps you to

The Liesel's story begins when 12-year-old Liesel was brought to Munich by her mother and left her daughter with Rosa and Hans Hubermann: her new foster parents because she was afraid that she could put the life of her daughter in danger. Liesel felt lost and alone, unable to read she wasn’t able to adapt to her new environment. The only she had was her first stole book: “ Grave Digger’s Handbook”. What freed her was her curiosity and ability to learn to read. It was her foster father, Hans, who gave her this power when he taught her to read in their dark

The story begins on a train, with Liesel, her mother, and her very recently dead brother. The train stops to bury Liesel’s brother, however when this is happening Liesel finds a book on the ground, which she decides to take. She is then dropped off with the Hubermanns. After getting acquainted with her new family, she goes to school. More than anything, she wants to learn to read, and Papa is willing to teach

At one point the husband find the wife allowing Liesel to read their books, and kicks her out. Along with canceling their landry orders. Max get horribly sick from being in the cold basement for so long. Liesel begins to break into the wealthy family’s house to borrow books. She’d read the books to Max while he slept. One day, while in school her Mama came in and pulled her out of class and started yelling at her. She then pulls Liesel into the hallway, and tells her that Max woke up. Liesel’s mama then hugs her and takes her back to her classroom while yelling at her to keep her from smiling about Max. Max soon leaves so he is not caught, and Liesel’s papa is sent to be in the military because he stood up for a jew. Later her papa returns, after being in an accident with a bomb. Towards the end of the movie their street (Heaven street) is bombed. Everyone Liesel loved died, Liesel survived because she had slept in the basement that night. Two years later she is working in a shop, when Max comes in. Then the narrator (Death) tells about the rest of Liesel’s

In this section of the book we have been introduced to many of the main characters already and have found out a lot more about them. Hans and Rosa Hubermann, Leisel's new parents have gotten a lot closer to her have become more comfortable with them, especially Hans. Even though Leisel may have two new parents in her life that she has begun to like, she still misses her real mom. In this section we also learn about Leisel's new passion for learning how to read and write. Hans has been helping her to read and write as she is learning in school. She is becoming more accomplished in her reading and writing and continues to practice to become better. As an assignment for school, Leisel writes a letter to her mother, and begins waiting for a reply. The social worker who delivered Leisel to the

I don’t agree with the character’s action in this quote. Liesel knew that the Hubermanns were experiencing tough time with money and every little penny mattered. Yet, she decided to spend some of the money to mail the letters she wrote to her biological mother. Liesel nor anyone else has any clue about her mother’s whereabouts. The changes of her mother actually receiving the letter are extremely thin. For all Liesel knows, her real mother may be dead. Therefore, I don't agree with the character's actions.