The Book Thief… I am haunted by humans.

Themes, Symbols, and What Not Power of Words Integrity Fear Stealing/Thievery Colors A look at the humanity of humans…

Symbols Books Swastika Mein Kamph Accordian Cigarettes The Key The Duden Dictionary

Major Characters Liesel Papa Rosa Rudy Max Death Mayor’s wife Bullies and Loyalists

Overarching Question What does it take to be a survivor? What are the specific attributes? Who are the survivors in The Book Thief?

From the Duden Dictionary Happiness Forgiveness Fear Word Opportunity Misery Silence Regret Writing Prompt: From the list of words from The Duden Dictionary… Select one and write a THESIS PARAGRAPH that covers: How the word applies to The Book Thief & which character (or characters) best represent the word you have chosen

First Assessment From the list of words from The Duden Dictionary… Select one and write a brief essay that covers: How the word applies to The Book Thief What character (or characters) can best represent the word you have chosen

Significance? Impact on Story? A Small Fact You are going to die. Significance? Impact on Story? Impact on YOU?

The Nested Story “…”that story would arrive at 33 Himmel Street in the early hours of the morning, wearing ruffled shoulders and a shivering jacket. It would carry a suitcase, a book, and two questions. A story. Story after story. Story within story” (71). What is the Nested Story in The Book Thief?

So much good, so much evil… “’Don’t remind me.” But Rudy Steiner couldn’t resist smiling. In years to come, he would be a giver of bread, not a stealer – proof again of the contradictory human being. So much good, so much evil. Just add water.’

Last words… I have hated the words and I have loved them, And I hope I have made them right.