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The Book Thief by Markus Zusak tells the story of Liesel Meminger, a young girl living in Nazi Germany. Through the narration of Death, we witness Liesel's journey as she forms bonds, finds solace in books, and navigates the profound impact of World War II on her life and those around her.
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Liesel |
Liesel Meminger finds solace in books and forms a close bond with Hans Hubermann, her foster father.
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Meminger |
Liesel Meminger finds solace in books and forms a close bond with Hans Hubermann, her foster father.
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Death |
Death, the narrator of the story, recounts the events surrounding Liesel's life and the impact of World War II.
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Hans |
Hans Hubermann becomes a father figure to Liesel and teaches her to read.
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Hubermann |
Hans Hubermann becomes a father figure to Liesel and teaches her to read.
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Rosa |
Rosa Hubermann, Hans' wife, presents a tough exterior but shows her love for Liesel in her own unique way.
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Max |
Max Vandenburg, a Jewish man seeking shelter, forms a secret friendship with Liesel and leaves a lasting impact on her life.
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Vandenburg |
Max Vandenburg, a Jewish man seeking shelter, forms a secret friendship with Liesel and leaves a lasting impact on her life.
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Hermann |
Ilsa Hermann, the mayor's wife, allows Liesel to borrow books from her personal library.
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Holtzapfel |
Frau Holtzapfel, a bitter neighbour, engages in a long-standing feud with Rosa Hubermann.
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Diller |
Frau Diller, a neighbour, spreads propaganda and embodies the blind allegiance to the Nazi regime.
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Rudy |
Rudy Steiner, Liesel's best friend, demonstrates loyalty and bravery, and shares her love for adventure and mischief.
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Alex |
Alex Steiner, Rudy's father, struggles with his loyalty to the Nazi regime while caring deeply for his son.
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Steiner |
Alex Steiner, Rudy's father, struggles with his loyalty to the Nazi regime while caring deeply for his son.
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Tommy |
Tommy Müller, Liesel's loyal friend, embodies resilience and camaraderie in the face of challenges.
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Müller |
Tommy Müller, Liesel's loyal friend, embodies resilience and camaraderie in the face of challenges.
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Arthur |
Arthur Berg, a classmate, exhibits prejudice and discrimination towards Liesel and other non-Aryan individuals.
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Berg |
Arthur Berg, a classmate, exhibits prejudice and discrimination towards Liesel and other non-Aryan individuals.
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Michael |
Michael Holtzapfel, Frau Holtzapfel's son, experiences the horrors of war and becomes a tragic reminder of its toll.
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Trudy |
Trudy Holtzapfel, Michael's sister, endures the hardships of war and becomes a source of comfort for Liesel.
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