Liesel's Best Friend: Rudy The Lemon-Haired Boy
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Rudy and Liesel had a special bond and friendship!
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Adjectives that describe Rudy Steiner
Important Quotes related to Rudy:
Rudy, "the boy who refuses to fear the opposite sex"
This quote shows Rudy's nature, and the fact that he loved Liesel from the moment they met. He did not care what others thought of her and he was not afraid to express his feelings. We witnessed this when he asked her for a kiss! Their relationship was both romantic and friendly. His love for Liesel never ceased and continued to grow to the bitter end.
" How about a kiss, Saumensch."
These are Rudy's famous words that he said to Liesel on the day he rescued her book from the Amper River. This was also the day he stopped asking her for kisses because she refused. Rudy longed for that kiss, but never got it until he was dead.
" He smeared the charcoal on, nice and thick, till he was covered in black. Even his hair received a once over."
This quote is important because it symbolizes Rudy's character. He sees past the propaganda surrounding him, even at a young age! He thinks black is beautiful and doesn't care what anyone else thinks. He has a mind of his own, and because he wanted to take on the identity of his idol, Jesse Owens, he did! Jesse Owens was a black American who won four gold medals in the 1936 Olympics, held in Germany. Hitler was not pleased with Owens' triumph, but Rudy definitely was.
" At school, Rudy made a special point of seeking Liesel out during the breaks. He didn't care that others made noises about the new girl's stupidity. "
This shows how much Rudy really liked Liesel, and cherished their friendship. It takes courage not to care what people think, and Rudy had a natural courage and confidence about him.
"He must have loved her so incredibly hard. So hard that he would never ask for her lips again and would go to his grave without them."
This quote resinates with all those people who have loved someone so much, but never received that love back! Although Liesel may have had feelings for Rudy, she never took the initiative to show him, until it was too late! Rudy's premature death keeps Liesel and Rudy from ever truly discovering whether their love is confined to friendship, or whether it extends into the romantic realm.
Rudy, "the boy who refuses to fear the opposite sex"
This quote shows Rudy's nature, and the fact that he loved Liesel from the moment they met. He did not care what others thought of her and he was not afraid to express his feelings. We witnessed this when he asked her for a kiss! Their relationship was both romantic and friendly. His love for Liesel never ceased and continued to grow to the bitter end.
" How about a kiss, Saumensch."
These are Rudy's famous words that he said to Liesel on the day he rescued her book from the Amper River. This was also the day he stopped asking her for kisses because she refused. Rudy longed for that kiss, but never got it until he was dead.
" He smeared the charcoal on, nice and thick, till he was covered in black. Even his hair received a once over."
This quote is important because it symbolizes Rudy's character. He sees past the propaganda surrounding him, even at a young age! He thinks black is beautiful and doesn't care what anyone else thinks. He has a mind of his own, and because he wanted to take on the identity of his idol, Jesse Owens, he did! Jesse Owens was a black American who won four gold medals in the 1936 Olympics, held in Germany. Hitler was not pleased with Owens' triumph, but Rudy definitely was.
" At school, Rudy made a special point of seeking Liesel out during the breaks. He didn't care that others made noises about the new girl's stupidity. "
This shows how much Rudy really liked Liesel, and cherished their friendship. It takes courage not to care what people think, and Rudy had a natural courage and confidence about him.
"He must have loved her so incredibly hard. So hard that he would never ask for her lips again and would go to his grave without them."
This quote resinates with all those people who have loved someone so much, but never received that love back! Although Liesel may have had feelings for Rudy, she never took the initiative to show him, until it was too late! Rudy's premature death keeps Liesel and Rudy from ever truly discovering whether their love is confined to friendship, or whether it extends into the romantic realm.