The door of 33 Himmel Street has repeatedly been an important symbol through out The Book Thief. It's first appearance came when Liesel first arrived on Himmel street, kicking and screaming, once she had finally entered the house, she was met with an entirely new life. She learned to read and write, she became friends with the neighbor boy and a Jew in the basement. Most of all she was loved, not that her mother hadn't, she was love by Hans and Rosa, by Rudy and Max, by Ilsa and her audience in the Fiedlers' Basement. The next appearance was when a starving Max stumbled to the doorway, digging the key into his hand. After entering, Max was greeted by Hans, a drowsy Liesel, Rosa and a bowl of pea soup. He was then given a place to stay in