I expected it to be about a boy who steals books to live and pay off his family's debt. 4. Liesel: Liesel is the absolute main character of this book. She is a bright young girl even though she has little education. She is a lover of books.
This devastating, while enlightening novel has a tremendous plot that is skillfully written and played out. In January of 1939, Liesel Meminger’s brother dies and she moves in with her foster parents, Hans and Rosa Hubermann on Himmel Street. Hans is the first to create a close bond with Liesel when he teaches her how to roll a cigarette and plays the accordion for her when she wakes up from her nightmares about her late brother. Liesel lacks an education and does not know how to read, however Hans teaches her how to read and write, improving her skills. At her brother’s funeral, Liesel steals a book about grave digging, this is the first book she reads and steals.
Max, Liesel, and Rudy all change over time and most changes in their characters are negative due to the Nazis forcing to change who they really are. The book “The Book thief” by Markus Zusak is a story about a German girl who’s Mom left her to be adopted and was taken in by Rosa and Hans Hubermann, shortly before the second World War. “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak uses many descriptive words and sensory details in many situations in the book, this creates many dynamic characters.
The Book Thief was an excellent film displaying Nazi Germany, leading up to and the beginning of the war. A character, Liesel, was adopted to new parents because her birth parents are killed for being communists and speaking out against Hitler. She went to live with Hans and Rosa Hubermann, on Himmel street. There, she has a shaky start, but meets many friends, including Rudy, and a Jewish man named Max. Liesel feels especially close her new parents, Hans and Rosa, but is more drawn and feels a special connection to Hans.
After Sunny leaves, Holden feels even more miserable and depressed. Because he is depressed, he starts talking to his deceased brother Allie out loud. After doing so, Holden stops and gets into his bed. He thinks about praying but does not and goes on about disliking Jesus’ disciples. Holden also goes on about getting into arguments with Arthur Childs, who lived across the corridor from him while he was attending still Whooton School.
After stealing her first book from a fire, Liesel is invited into Ilsa Hermann’s home to view Herr Hermann’s library. As “a suggestion,” she lets Liesel explore the library “with wonder” anytime she wants (133, 134). Though Liesel accepts without question, Ilsa knows the feeling of losing someone so close as she lost her son so she believes she can give Liesel happiness through books. While discovering the library, Liesel asks about Johann Hermann, but quickly apologizes and “[Let’s] the sentence die its own death” realizing the pain brought upon Ilsa (144). Although the action is not fully returned from Liesel, Ilsa continues to trust Liesel in her library as she sees the pleasure reading brings her.
Nash K. Burger gives the better review of “ The Catcher in the Rye” for addressing J.D Salinger excellent work of presenting Holden Caulfield as a heartbroken teenager. To call the Catcher in the Rye the “Book of the time” is an exaggeration by Nash K. Burger. Salinger imitation of the teenage speech is accurate” the sarcasm, the repetition, slang and dramatization; however Holden’s perspectives are not like most 16 year olds. Holden statement do have merit like “ He might act like one but him being “ observant and perceptive and filled with certain wisdom” is beyond teenage characteristics. Anne L. Goodman makes an argument that “The Catcher in the Rye at times can be a dreadful reading because the “reader at least suffered from an irritated
Liesel, known as the book thief to the audience has a distinct passion for books and how much they mean to her. Stealing book after the book becomes a hobby for the young girl whose love of books is fostered by her foster father, Hans Hubermann. As Hans teaches Liesel how to read and write they develop an
Holden Caulfield lives his life as an outsider to his society, because of this any we (as a reader) find normal is a phony to him. Basically, every breathing thing in The Catcher in the Rye is a phony expect a select few, like Jane Gallagher. What is a phony to Holden and why is he obsessed with them? A phony is anyone who Holden feels is that living their authentic life, like D.B. (his older brother). Or simply anyone who fits into society norms, for example, Sally Hayes.
“It’s just a small story really, about, among other things: a girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist fighter, and quite a lot of thievery…” (Zusak, pg. 5) The novel, The Book Thief written by Markus Zusak in 2005 explores the theme of family relationships. It is through nine-year-old Liesel Meminger, the protagonist, that the idea of a broken family during the era of Nazi Germany is explored. The Book Thief depicts the struggle of young German girl, Liesel Meminger, living in Germany during the time of Hitler’s reign.
This passage displays that the main character, Holden may have feelings for an old friend named Jane. Stradlater explained how he was leaving on a date with this girl he just met and Holden realizes that he recognizes the girl Stradlater talked about. After Stradlater finished Holden couldn’t stop talking and thinking about Jane. He kept rambling and getting nervous about going up to her to greet her. Stradlater also noticed how Holden kept saying he should go say hello to her but wouldn 't do
Purpose: To show how a small change in choice could affect holden’s life The Catcher in the Rye is about Holden Caulfield, a 16-year-old boy from New York. The novel starts with Holden, writing in his book, hinting that he is in some sort of mental facility .Even though he comes from a wealthy family,because of his loss of interest in studies,and low grades, he gets expelled from all schools he has studied in .Holden leaves his final school, Pency Prep and decides that he will stay in New York City until his parents learn of his expulsion and “cool down” .Most of the novel is dedicated to Holden’s time in the city, Holden lives in a hotel room for a few days during his stay .Holden then starts meeting with people that he used know, some strangers and goes to places with. From his conversations, he
What is the book about? Give a summary of the whole book in your own words. Remember to use the present tense. (150-200 words).
Zhu1 Katherine Zhu EAE 1D Ms. Sivel December 1st The Catcher in the Rye: The Pursuit of Endless Childhood The main setting of The Catcher in the Rye is New York City, Holden Caulfield, the protagonist’s hometown. He decides to wander around the city before heading home, to prevent his parents from noticing that he’s been expelled from his school.
One of the most important recurring themes throughout The Book Thief was Liesel’s relationships with all of the people in her life. She grows close with several different people, and trusts, loves, and cares for them all differently but equally. Three of those relationships will be explored more deeply; Liesel’s relationship with her foster father, Hans Hubermann, the Jewish man her family takes in, Max Vanderburg, and her best friend, Rudy Steiner. Liesel’s relationship with Hans is one of the most important, if not the most important, relationships in the novel. Hans is the first person Liesel trusts, and the person who stays with her and loves her until the end.
