Markus Zusak : The Book Thief
Markus Zusak has touched the hearts of millions, and his award winning book has changed people's lives and their perception of Nazi Germany. By using words as a good metaphor for Nazi Germany, he brought attention to Hitler and his ability to use words that contained the power to murder and ostracise. Liesel, the strong, prolific reader, also known as the book thief was the perfect character to juxtapose the way Hitler used words. She, too, occasionally used words to hurt, but she understood their power to heal and give life through stories. This well written novel is filled with both contrasting dark and light as well as the contradictory element of humanity’s good and evil. I think Markus's most risky, but imaginative and creative move was to have Death narrate the story. The fact that is Death is actually afraid of us, or the human race is so ironic it makes the novel exciting, yet ties all the pieces together. The fact that Death is on hand to see the greatest crimes and miseries of human life, yet he still comes to the realization that humans are worthwhile is incredible and makes Markus Zusak's story even more meaningful. Markus Zusak's writing create realistic and unique imagery, and his use of words both inspires and empowers readers of all ages and types. Here are some of my favorite phrases and pieces of writing throughout the novel!
Markus Zusak has touched the hearts of millions, and his award winning book has changed people's lives and their perception of Nazi Germany. By using words as a good metaphor for Nazi Germany, he brought attention to Hitler and his ability to use words that contained the power to murder and ostracise. Liesel, the strong, prolific reader, also known as the book thief was the perfect character to juxtapose the way Hitler used words. She, too, occasionally used words to hurt, but she understood their power to heal and give life through stories. This well written novel is filled with both contrasting dark and light as well as the contradictory element of humanity’s good and evil. I think Markus's most risky, but imaginative and creative move was to have Death narrate the story. The fact that is Death is actually afraid of us, or the human race is so ironic it makes the novel exciting, yet ties all the pieces together. The fact that Death is on hand to see the greatest crimes and miseries of human life, yet he still comes to the realization that humans are worthwhile is incredible and makes Markus Zusak's story even more meaningful. Markus Zusak's writing create realistic and unique imagery, and his use of words both inspires and empowers readers of all ages and types. Here are some of my favorite phrases and pieces of writing throughout the novel!