By using the word vehement, Zusak enhances the reader’s interpretation of Pfiffikus and his swearing. Most people have heard swear words before, but to describe them as vehement shows that Pfiffikus’ language is more than the usual cuss words one would typically hear. It illustrates the passion Pfiffikus puts in his vocabulary and how it is almost a skill or a gift to insult the way he does.The word vehement being used here adds to the imagery of the section because the reader is able to better comprehend the character development of Pfiffikus. This sentence adds detail to the new world that Liesel is now living in. From the moment she stepped foot onto Himmel Street she was greeted with a set of words that seemed to be new to her. Saying that …show more content…
However, because the reader has gotten to know these characters throughout the book, it is easily understood that not everyone with blond hair and blue eyes deserved to be bombed.This sentences emphasises the change in the Hubermann’s manner once Hans left. Rosa Hubermann's character was introduced in such a way that the reader immediately associated her with her colorful vocabulary. So when Zusak is trying to convey a change in character to his readers, to simply say that Mama was not the same would not be enough. However, to say that she no longer scolded Liesel, shows a drastic change because of how the character was developed.This use of this word affects the mood of the piece because it highlights an already awkward situation. As soon as he is asked to undress, Rudy is embarrassed. But as he continues to strip down, the word choice in this section helps the reader feel and understand Rudy’s emotion. It shows that Rudy wasn’t exactly thrilled to be taking off his clothes, but, in fact, he felt the complete opposite. As the book says, it was with complete and utterly degrading humiliation that Rudy did this task.This word choice verbalizes the hope that was given to the Steiner family when they heard