ABOUT THE AUTHOR Full Name: Markus Zusak Date and Place of Birth: june-23-1975, Sydney Australia Date and Place of Death: N/A Educational Background: He studied English and History at the University of New South Wales, and graduated with a bachelors of art and a diploma of education Family Life: He has a wife Mika Zusak and he has two children. Describe a Significant Historical Event or Personal Experience That Occurred during the Authors life that may have had an Influence upon his writing. Interesting Facts and Other Works: The Book Thief Study Questions Prologue: A Mountain Range of Rubble “Death and Chocolate” 2. What theory does the narrator suggest about colors? the color he likes the color and how it make him feel 6. What might …show more content…
to get pay “The Kiss (A Child hood Decision Maker)” 2.How are friendships between the children made on Himmel Street? they played a game of soccer 5.What is Schiller Strasse? where the Jews live with the star of David painted on the door “The Jesse Owens Incident” 1.Who is Jesse Owens? he is a Olympic runner 3.How does Death’s explanation of Mr. Steiner’s politics explain his anger with His son’s emulation of Jesse Owens? he got angry because he could of be punished for doing what he did “The Other Side of Sandpaper” 3. How is Liesel’s bed “wetting a defining moment in her life? because he finds her book and then they start to have mid night classes 4. Why is the sandpaper useful? because he would write the alphabet on the back of it “The Smell of Friendship” 2. Liesel notices a change in Hans when they are at the River, but doesn’t realize what it means. Why do you believe Hans is going to the river? because he want time with Liesel and kiss her 4. What elements blend together to create the “smell of friendship” for Liesel? Why do you think Liesel finds the smell so appealing, and Rosa finds it repulsive? “The Heavy weight Champion of the School …show more content…
What do the men propose to the Steiners? because of ruddy smartness and athletic ability “The Thought of Rudy Naked” 1.How does this chapter connect with the previous chapter? this chapter is about the thing that happen at school 2.What is the purpose of the inspection of Rudy and his classmates? the nurses say that the Germans are trying to make human more physical and mental “Punishment” 3.What arrives later in the week? What is Papa’s wish? Hans receive a letter saying he has been drafted 4.What does Liesel discover as she walks outside several days later? What is Barbara Steiner's explanation? Alex has been drafted to “The Promise Keeper’s Wife” 1.How do Alex Steiner and Hans Hubermann spend their evening? What is Rosa’s reaction? they go in to town and get drunk 2.What do Liesel and Hans discuss at the train station? Hans ask Liesel to take care of the accordion “The Collector” 1.Where are Hans Hubermann and Alex Steiner stationed? What duties are they assigned? Alex is sent to the mend uniform 2.What does Hans learn about the men in the LSE? Why have they been selected for service in the LSE? Hans and each man has committed a
She finally tells Rudy about Max after the incident. Liesel returns to Ilsa Hermann’s library and destroys a book because she becomes angry with how words can bring so much hate and then she writes and apology to Mrs. Hermann. Mrs. Hermann comes to Liesel’s house a few days later and gives her a journal so she can write her own story. One day while she was writing in her journal in the basement, an air raid happens and Liesel is the only survivor because she was safe in the basement. She is saved by the LSE and kisses Rudy’s dead lips and says goodbye to her Mama and Papa. She is taken by the mayor and his wife and when Alex Steiner comes back from the war, him and Liesel spend a lot of time together. Eventually, Max shows up and they have a bittersweet
After Liesel learns how to read and write, she receives the task of , “completing a letter for homework” (Zusak 95). Eventually she arrives at the conclusion to write to her biological mother. Liesel then continues to write more letters, but lacks the money to purchase stamps in order to send them. On her birthday, she would give “a present from herself. She would gather all the accrued letters to her mother, stuff them into one envelope, and use just a tiny portion of the washing and ironing money to mail it” (Zusak 98). Consequently, Liesel’s foster mother, Rosa soon discovers the gap in her laundry payments. When enraged, Rosa makes Liesel break just by asking her about the missing money. It was Liesel’s guilt that made her feel the need to confess so easily to the crime.
Narrative attitude has a large impact on the way a novel reads. It is what makes the reader feel for the narrator, connect to the story, and experience the words on the page in a moving and profound way. However, in James Weldon Johnson’s The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man, the narrator appears to not be emotional in order to focus the reader’s attention on the real purpose of the novel.
The friendship between Hans and Liesel is a very powerful bond that is shown throughout the book. Although Hans is Liesel’s “stepfather”, Hans acts like a best friend to her. Hans taught Liesel how to read and write. He educates her in the middle of the night when she can not sleep, and he teaches her to write in the basement. This is trying to explain how the power of
When a writer starts his work, most often than not, they think of ways they can catch their reader’s attention, but more importantly, how to awake emotions within them. They want to stand out from the rest and to do so, they must swim against the social trend that marks a specific society. That will make them significant; the way they write, how they make a reader feel, the specific way they write, and the devotion they have for their work. Washington Irving, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Edgard Allan Poe influenced significantly the American literary canon with their styles, themes, and forms, making them three important writers in America.
Chapter 1 is full of questions and strange issues, not only does this make the reader wants to read on to find out the answers but builds up the tension.
Born in Oakville, Alabama on September 12, 1913, James Cleveland Owens would prove to be one of the greatest athletes of his time. He was the seventh child born to Henry Cleveland and Emma Alexander Owens. Being that Owens was the son of a sharecropper, a grandson of a slave and an African-American, he was treated with disrespect and indecency (Trust 1). “J.C.”, as people called him, was not born into fame and a luxurious lifestyle; however his determination and willingness to succeed made his family background seem inconsequential. Defying the beliefs of racism during his time, James Owens (later known as Jesse) was one of the first men to change the way people viewed athletes of his kind, but more importantly the people of his race.
When Liesel first arrives on 33 Himmel Street, she is introduced to a little boy her age named Rudy Steiner. Rudy and Liesel have an unmistakable bond, that was formed over a simple game of soccer. They didn’t meet by saying hi and asking if they wanted to be friends. They met by Liesel blocking a goal
At the end of the novel Death reveals how he took Liesel's family and friends during the air raid that killed them all. He cradled her best friend, Rudy, and kissed someone's mother. As he reflects on the actions, Death is overwhelmingly sad and confused by the brutality of humans. Death's comforting actions encourage readers to sympathize with him.
Liesel understand that her mother left by circumstance due to the unraveling war unfolding in Germany, while Hitler was trying to reign complete control over all the political parties. During Hitler’s birthday one of his men gave a speech stating, “.. the evil machinations plotting to infect the motherland with its deplorable ways.” (Zusak 110.) The man refers to the ‘evils’ as,’ kommunisten,’ which is when Liesel starts to understand why her mother had to leave. She starts to put the
2.The Shoulder shrug: Second book Liesel steals. She adds up things that have happened and realizes that Hitler/The fuhrer's responsible for them. It’s an act of rebellion against him,since it was going to be burnt. Opens doors to more books since someone saw her steal the book.
Throughout this extract, the narrator seems to evoke a secret and an elusive sense of smell which in turn creates interest. As the narrator seems to reflect on his past, he asks the daughter about the familiar smell without revealing reasons. This may suggest that
Here are some Critical Thinking Questions to help you familiarize yourself with Chapter 2! (This is not an assignment, just an exercise to help you become more comfortable with the chapter).
The students could choose to play an organized game of soccer that is refereed by a teacher or have unstructured play time. David chose to play basketball with his classmates. Only 3rd graders (about 8 of them) were playing basketball at the time. No other students played the game, but they did not prevent others from playing. When picking teams he and and another boy decided it should be boys versus girls. This caused a small argument between the boys and girls, but eventually they agreed and started the game. David was very vocal during the game and called out for the ball often. He did get upset when one of the girls called a foul on him and he sat out of the game for about 2 minutes before re-joining. The game continued with a few minor arguments. When the whistle blew to come inside, he eagerly ran towards his classroom.