Examples Of Compassion In The Book Thief

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Everyday one may see dozens of small acts of compassion. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is a compelling story set in Germany during the Second World War; a difficult time for compassion. The story follows a foster family living in Molching, Germany and their acts, big and small, against the Nazi regime. In The Book Thief, Hans Hubermann exemplifies the inherent compassion of humans. This can be seen through Hans’ act of offering to black out the windows of families for little or no payment, giving bread to a starving jew, and teaching Liesel how to read. All acts indicating his dedication to aid those stricken by misfortune. There were many dangers during the Second World War, but perhaps the biggest for the small fictional town of Molching

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