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Examples Of Thievery In The Book Thief

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The Impact of Thievery Thievery has been a problem with mankind since the beginning of time, many characters in The Book Thief show this character trait that will affect their lives forever. Markus Zusak uses thievery to narrow in on the multiple situations that have been risen in the book that has been a problem for Liesel, who has faced terror throughout her life. Liesel is making poor decisions that is affecting her survival on Himmel Street. Her friendship with Rudy has had a negative and positive effect on Liesel’s life. The Hubermanns sneaking Max to their house and hiding him in the basement. All lead back to the decisions that Liesel makes. It is January 1939. Liesel Meminger, a nine year old girl, soon to be ten. She has a dream about Adolf Hitler, the Führer, and one of his powerful speeches. As she wakes up from her dream, she sees her brother, Werner lie motionless, on the train, dead. They stop at the next nearest down, where he is buried by two grave diggers, one is a young apprentice. Spotting a book slip out of the apprentices pocket, The Grave Digger’s Handbook, Liesel picks it up. Liesel and her mother make their way to Munich, where they are say goodbyes and separate for good. Liesel is …show more content…

As Rudy and Liesel’s relationships grows, they become more sneaky and conniving as they begin to know more about each other. Rudy has negatively impacted Liesel’s situation by convincing her to steal books, helping her steal books from Ilsa Hermann and Rudy falling in love with Liesel. “At school, Rudy made a special point of seeking Liesel out during the breaks” (Zusak 51). Rudy has changed Liesel by forcing her to do bad things which can ultimately bring bad things in the future. It all started when Liesel and Rudy went to the Mayor’s Library to steal books. What are you waiting for? (Zusak 131). Rudy whispered to Liesel as she was eight steps from the

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