Part Five - The Book Thief

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quotes and explanations

"He'd have cried and turned and smiled if only he could have seen the book thief on her hands and knees, next to his decimated body. He'd have been glad to witness her kissing his dusty, bomb-hit lips."--Death, Part 5 (242)This gives us almost and idea on how Rudy dies by describing his lips as dusty and bomb-hit. "A small announcement about Rudy Steiner: He didn't deserve to die the way he did."--Death, Part 5 (241)Death tells us that Rudy is going to die and also shows that death does feel sorrow especially at the end of the section when Death say "Even Death has a heart." "He was twenty-four, but he could still fantasize."--Death, Part 5Death is talking about Max, saying that he still fantasizes because he childhood was swept away.

images

Picture This is an image of Liesel's hand when she goes to take the Whistler.
Picture This is an image of Max painting on the walls in the basement.

historical contexts and connections

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questions

Why does Death tell us that Rudy is going to die?Why does Liesel lie to Rudy about going to steal food?Why does Liesel decline the mayors wife's offer of the Whistler?Why does Max have these fantasies about boxing Hitler?

thoughts and resPonse

In this part of the book Death opens up by saying Rudy is going to die in two years. It is a shame really seeing how smart and athletic Rudy is. He does not deserve to die really. Death gives us a hint on how he is going to die when he says Liesel kisses his "dusty, bomb-hit lips." This tells us that Rudy will most likely die by a bomb attack considering this is based on the time of WWII.Max also tries to regain his strength doing push-ups but when he does he imagines himself boxing Hitler, which this shows how much Max dislikes Hitler as I am sure any Jew would. Liesel also continues stealing which I don't really understand why if she already has a home with food but it might be exciting for her at her age. Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates. Get Started

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