Book Thief Dialectical Journal Essay

Journal #4 “Just past the rubble of Cologne, a group of kids collected empty fuel containers, dropped by their enemies. As usual, I collected humans. I was tired. And the year wasn’t even halfway over yet.” (p. 338 The Book Thief) During this section of the novel, Death begins to write in a diary, describing his daily duties and tasks. He informs us that on May 30th, thousands of aircrafts hovered over the German city of Cologne (or Köhn) and dropped explosives onto the population where hundreds

1. In the Book Thief, Death symbolizes the common end to all humans, so it’s appropriate to have him narrate a book set in the middle of one of the deadliest wars, World War II. Death doesn’t feel attached to any particular humans because he has done this for a living since the beginning of humans, so it would be pointless for him to become attached to any specific humans, Death even says, “Five hundred souls. I carried them in my fingers, like suitcases. Or I'd throw them over my shoulder. It was

While saying goodbye after the awkward walk home, Rudy says to Liesel, “Good night, book thief” (Zusak 202). This is the first time anyone has ever called her that. She likes the nickname so much, she uses it as the title for her life’s story. She may not realize it, but the night she officially gets her title is the true beginning of her career as “the book thief.” This launches a major turning point in the book, in which she starts to feel more comfortable about stealing. It gives her a sense of

Ashley Ness Pre-AP English II Burgess 1st Hour 10th Grade Pre-AP Summer Reading Assignment The Book Thief Part 1 In the beginning of The Book Thief Death says that he is the person going to be narrating the story. Death also says that we as the readers are going to die. Death takes the soul of Liesel’s little brother, “A six-year-old boy died in the third carriage.” (Page 20) I predict that as Death tells the story of Liesel Meminger he is going to take other peoples lives that are close with Liesel

The Book Thief Dialectical Journals Evidence Hannah Skidmore 9/8/16 Spotlight on: Point Of View Death Commentary: Death is an omniscient narrator. He switches between many of the characters in the book. He describes many of the characters feelings, emotions, and thoughts throughout the story. Spotlight on: Theme Spotlight on: Theme Spotlight on: Tone Spotlight on: Tone

Brayden Boots Characterization Dialectical Journal Evidence Choose a short phrase or passage about the character. Although you should use a direct quote (or the exact words) from the book, quotes do not have to be character dialogue. Include the page numbers from the novel. Commentary/Response Write your reaction to the passage and/or comment on the meaning, importance, and/or significance of the passage. Each journal entry’s commentary/response should thoroughly explain the significance of the

The Alchemist Dialectical Journals CHARACTER 1) “Astride the animal was a horseman dressed completely in black, with a falcon perched on his left shoulder. He wore a turban and his entire face, except for his eyes, was covered with a black kerchief. He appeared to be a messenger from the desert, but his presence was much more powerful than that of a mere messenger.” (page 109) Response: My first impression of this man was definitely creepy. The boy viewed this unusual man as some

04-Marshall-4864.qxd 2/1/2006 3:16 PM Page 97 4 Data Collection Methods ❖ ❖ ❖ Q ualitative researchers typically rely on four methods for gathering information: (a) participating in the setting, (b) observing directly, (c) interviewing in depth, and (d) analyzing documents and material culture. These form the core of their inquiry—the staples of the diet. Several secondary and specialized methods of data collection supplement them. This chapter provides a brief discussion of the primary and