Death’s Dual Nature in Markus Zusak’s THE BOOK THIEF

• Author(s): Abisake Rahul ; Dr. R. Vithya Prabha ; Dr. S. Sudha
• Paper ID: 1704339
• Page: 687-689
• Published Date: 29-04-2023
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 6 Issue 10 April-2023

Abstract

The Book Thief is a heart-wrenching and poignant novel written by Markus Zusak. Set in Nazi Germany during World War II, it follows the life of a young girl named LieselMeminger, who is sent to live with a foster family after her mother is forced to give her up. Liesel’s life takes an unexpected turn as she discovers the joy of reading and begins to steal books from various sources, including a Nazi book burning. Along the way, she befriends a Jewish man named Max, who is hiding in her foster family’s basement. As Liesel navigates the horrors of war and the complexities of human relationships, she learns the power of words and the importance of standing up for what is right. With a beautifully crafted narrative and unforgettable characters, The Book Thief is a remarkable tale of resilience, love, and the enduring human spirit in the face of unimaginable hardship.

Keywords

Nazi Germany, World War II, Lieseleminger, Friendship, War, Human Spirit

Citations

IRE Journals:
Abisake Rahul , Dr. R. Vithya Prabha , Dr. S. Sudha "Death’s Dual Nature in Markus Zusak’s THE BOOK THIEF" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 6 Issue 10 2023 Page 687-689

IEEE:
Abisake Rahul , Dr. R. Vithya Prabha , Dr. S. Sudha "Death’s Dual Nature in Markus Zusak’s THE BOOK THIEF" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 6(10)