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She also reads to those around her in the basement when there are air raids. Books become a source of comfort for herself and for those around her. She loves how words can fill her up, but then she also realizes that words can be ugly things, especially in the way Hitler can use words to encourage the German people to carry out horrific acts of violence and cause so much suffering.

She realizes, too, that these same words are responsible for taking her mother and her brother away, and for Max's having to hide in the basement. Sometimes, she hates words and wishes she could be without them, but she goes on to write her own story, hoping that she can find the right words to tell her tale.

Death gives her back her book, which he rescued from a trash truck all those years ago. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. Topics Character Roles Protagonist, Antagonist Tools of Characterization. Logging out…. Logging out You've been inactive for a while, logging you out in a few seconds I'm Still Here!

W hy's T his F unny? Once a reluctant soldier during World War I, he is a house painter and accordionist. He teaches Liesel to read. She washes and irons clothing for the wealthy people of Molching. He is one of six children and is obsessed with American track athlete Jesse Owens. Secondary Characters listed in alphabetical order by last name Klaus Behrig is a neighborhood boy. Liesel runs into him on purpose during a game of soccer. Arthur Berg is the leader of a group of young thieves who steal food.

He shows kindness to Liesel and Rudy, and proves to be fair. He is cruel to the others. Frau Diller is the owner of the corner shop and a fervent Nazi sympathizer. Wolfgang Edel is a Nazi Party acquaintance of Hans. The Fielders are a family that lives six houses down from the Memingers. Their basement serves as a bomb shelter during air raids. Wenzel Gruber is the first boy Max fought with as a child. Recent blog posts Forum. Explore Wikis Community Central. Register Don't have an account?

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