PART FIVE
Quotations
- "Just bad luck. That's what you say. Of no consequence. That's what you make yourself believe — because deep down, you know that this small piece of changing fortune is a signal of things to come. You hide a Jew. You pay. Somehow or other, you must."—Death, Part 5 (258)
Death reveals that although there are just minor complications in the Hubermann's lives at the moment, there are far worse things to come because of their association with Max. They know it will come, but they don't know when. Death uses foreshadowing to create suspension of what might happen to the Hubermanns.
- " 'There's a Jew in my basement.' As the book quivered in her lap, the secret sat in her mouth. It made itself comfortable. It crossed its legs."—Death, Part 5 (246)
Liesel has become so accustomed to the idea of Max in her basement and comfortable around the mayor's wife that she has to hold herself back from revealing their secret house guest. It scares me to know that a girl so young knows and has been trusted with a secret so big.
- " 'I do,' he said. It was as though he'd opened her palm, given her the words, and closed it up again."—Death, Part 5 (256)
Liesel took Max's words to heart and cherished them. She felt like they were something special and hearing them was a privilege meant only for her. I love knowing that Liesel cherishes the things Max shares with her, it seems as though she is replacing her brother with Max in a way.
Death reveals that although there are just minor complications in the Hubermann's lives at the moment, there are far worse things to come because of their association with Max. They know it will come, but they don't know when. Death uses foreshadowing to create suspension of what might happen to the Hubermanns.
- " 'There's a Jew in my basement.' As the book quivered in her lap, the secret sat in her mouth. It made itself comfortable. It crossed its legs."—Death, Part 5 (246)
Liesel has become so accustomed to the idea of Max in her basement and comfortable around the mayor's wife that she has to hold herself back from revealing their secret house guest. It scares me to know that a girl so young knows and has been trusted with a secret so big.
- " 'I do,' he said. It was as though he'd opened her palm, given her the words, and closed it up again."—Death, Part 5 (256)
Liesel took Max's words to heart and cherished them. She felt like they were something special and hearing them was a privilege meant only for her. I love knowing that Liesel cherishes the things Max shares with her, it seems as though she is replacing her brother with Max in a way.
Images
Connections and Historical Context
"His older brother, Kurt, inquired as to whether Rudy might join the Flieger Division, which specialized in the teaching of aircraft and flying."—Death, Part 5 (299)
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The Flieger Division was a branch of Hitler Youth that focused of aircrafts and flying.
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"The goal was always to have everyone stop at the same time. 'One click!' they were told. 'That's all the Führer wants to hear. Everyone united. Everyone together as one!' "—Death, Part 5 (258)
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Questions
- When Max is imagining himself fighting Hitler and Hitler turns the crowd on him, why do you think Hitler does this? To hide something?
- Why does Liesel want Rosa to think that losing the washing was her fault?
- Why do Liesel and Rudy get excited about stealing?
- Will Liesel kiss Rudy?
My Thoughts and Response
In this part, the Death tells us that Rudy will die. I am extremely disgruntled about this because the more I read about him, the more I like him and telling me that he is going to die puts me in a bad mood. Death may "have a heart" but I personally do not think Rudy needed to die, and I wish he could live to marry Liesel one day.
Between the haircut, finding newspapers, watching the weather, sharing dreams, painting, and other activities, Liesel and Max have gotten really close. I enjoy reading about the loving relationship they have together. She looks up to him as the older brother she never had and she is his only real connection to the outside world and the only friend he has.
Before Rudy dies, he really grows up in many ways including his relationship with Liesel. Death blatantly states that his looks and attitude are changing, but by reading more in-depth, his and Liesel's relationship gets more mature also. He no longer revolves around soccer games and getting candy, but he protects her and helps her when she's in trouble. When he finally might get his chance for a kiss, he's even a little shy now that he realizes what it really means.
Between the haircut, finding newspapers, watching the weather, sharing dreams, painting, and other activities, Liesel and Max have gotten really close. I enjoy reading about the loving relationship they have together. She looks up to him as the older brother she never had and she is his only real connection to the outside world and the only friend he has.
Before Rudy dies, he really grows up in many ways including his relationship with Liesel. Death blatantly states that his looks and attitude are changing, but by reading more in-depth, his and Liesel's relationship gets more mature also. He no longer revolves around soccer games and getting candy, but he protects her and helps her when she's in trouble. When he finally might get his chance for a kiss, he's even a little shy now that he realizes what it really means.