Upgrade to remove ads
Only $2.99/month

The Book Thief Review

Terms in this set (135)

Explain the Setting
Molching, Himmel street, Germany 1939-1945
Name 3 important events in the Rising Action in the Book Thief
Liesel steals her first book. Liesel arrives on Himmel Street, Max comes and hides in Liesel's house.
Name 3 important events in the Climax in the Book Thief
Max gets caught, People die from bombing, Max returns to Molching
Name 3 important events in the Resolution in the Book Thief
Death returns Liesel's book
What is the conclusion?
Liesel dies at an old age and death takes her
Liesel Meminger
- Brave, loves to read, writes The Book Thief
Hans Hubermann
- giving, loving, foster father
Rosa Hubermann
- foster mother, opposite of Hans, very hard on Liesel
Max Vandenburg
- Jewish, Fighter, lives in the basement of the Hubermann's home
Rudy Steiner
- Liesel's Best Friend, has lemon colored hair, loved Jesse Owens
Death
- haunted by humans, narrator, Intrigued with Liesel
Ilsa Hermann
- Has a private library and lets Liesel read the books in it
Sister Maria
- Liesel's teacher
Werner Meminger
- Liesel brother that died
Heinz Hermann
- Mayor of Molching, his son died
Tommy Muller
- Liesel's friend and neighbor and has a twitch, really bad at futbal
Trudy Hubermann
- Hans' and Rosa's daughter and was a housekeeper
Hans Jr. Hubermann
- Han's son and a Nazi
Frau Holtzapfel
- mean, neighbor, has Liesel read to her
Arthur Berg
- first fair food stealing leader
Ludwig Schmeichel
- bothered Liesel and she beats him and he doesn't bother her again
Andy Schmeichel
- Ludwig's brother
Walter Kugler
- Max's friend and childhood bully and fighter
Viktor Chemmel
- second leader of the food thieves that stole for fun and entertainment
Frau Diller
- a die hard Nazi and candy shop owner
Erik Vandenburg
- Max's dad that saved Han's life
Paula Meminger
- Liesel's true Mother but gave Lisel away so Liesel would not get captured and be put in a concentration camp
Adolf Hitler
- hates Jews, affected every single person's life, evil dictator of Germany
Franz Deutscher
- Rudy's old Nazi youth leader that was his Rival and beat up Rudy after Rudy threw a rock at him
Pfiffikus
- old guy that likes to whistle
Reinhold Zucker
- A nazi that took Hans' seat but died from sitting there in an accident
Alex Steiner
- Rudy's Father, he is a taylor, and takes liesel with him after he returns
Frau Heinrich
- Liesel's social worker
Johann Hermann
- Ilsa's son that died
Man vs. Man
Max vs. Hitler - Max is always fighting hitler in his dreams, Hitler wants to kill all Jew
Man vs. Self
Max grapples with the guilt he feels for leaving his mother behind
Man vs. Society
Hans is rejected by the Nazis because he painted over insults by Nazis on a Jewish door
Death vs. Life
Han's is lucky and survives death a couple of times while sometime other people die in his place
Words
Liesel learns "words" (reading/writing) and as a result writes her own story. Words = knowledge Words can cause those brave enough to speak out to be imprisoned or killed. Words = power
Hitler was called the "wordshaker" because he used words to "shake up" society. words = evil
Stealing
Liesel steals books from Ilsa Hermman,Liesel and Rudy steal apples and food from farmers, Hitler steals the Jews away from their Family and friends
Bravery
Liesel was brave enough to steal from people, she was brave enough to say that she hated hitler
Love
Certain characters show their love for each other, Rudy and Liesel, Hans and Liesel, helps people get through tough times
Family
characters can rely on their families, families will support each other during hard times, Liesel's adoption (new family), Hans goes off to war, Liesel/Rosa stick together
Friendship
Friendship helps many of the characters through difficult time (TRUSTWORTHY)
(Rudy/Liesel), (Max/Liesel), (Hans/Liesel), (Ilsa/Liesel) (Tommy/Rudy)
Describe Death's Thoughts
intrigued by Liesel
Describe Death's Effect on others
takes the soul of other characters
Describe Death's Actions
stalks certain characters
Describe Death's Looks
does not look like what humans think he looks like
protagonist; orphan taken in by foster parents; brother dies on a train; can be quiet and caring
Liesel Meminger
energetic, friendly and protective friend of Liesels; loves her; has a big family
Rudy Steiner
the mayor's wife; one of Rosa's customers; invites Liesel to visit her library; Liesel later steals from her; survives the bombing and becomes Liesel's foster parents when Liesels are dead;
Ilsa Herman
the Hitler youth leader who is rough and beats Rudy
Franz Deustcher
Liesel's younger brother who dies on a train
Werner
Rudy's father; later drafted in to the war; owns a shop
Alex Steiner
15 year old leader of the thieves; very kind to others
Arthur Berg
man in charge of taking the Jews; Haunts Liesel
Adolf Hitler
narrator of the book; gives forwshadowing; gives Liesel the name the "book thief"
Death
neighbor to the Hubermanns who has has a feud with Rosa for time; spits on their doorway everytime she passes; has 2 sons; loses son in war; Liesel later on reads to comfort her
Frau Holtzapfel
Jew who is taken into the Hubermann's home; writes Liesel books; is fond of fist fighting; lives in the Hubermann's basement
Max Vandenberg
member of Hans's air raid special unit; dies instead of Hans when he demands to switch seats in the truck that crashed and killed him
Reinhold Zucker
stern, rough, good-intentioned foster mother of Liesel; married to Hans; washes clothes for a living; has 2 birth children
Rosa Hubermann
one of Frau's sons; served in the army where his hand was badly wounded; commits suicide when he returns home for the grief of his dead brother
Michael Holtzapfel
Max's best friend; was Max's fighting partner growing up; arranges for Max to stay with the Hubermanns to keep him safe
Walter Kugler
harsh, mean man; becomes leader of the thieves after Berg; wealthy and steals only for excitement; beats Rudy; throws Liesel's book into the Amper River
Viktor Chemmel
comparison using "like" or "as"; example
similie; Michael jumped from the chair as if it were a cliff.
comparison without using like or as
metaphor
example of irony
Himmel Street meaning "heaven"
example of symbolism
accordian - symbolizes: distraction, comfort, and hope (in the beginning) and loss/death (in the end)
rising action:
events occurring bewteen Liesel's arrival at the Hubermann's and the bombing at Himmel street
climax:
bombing of Himmel Street
falling action:
events after bombing
conclusion:
when she meets death
A dynamic character is a character who _____.
changes
themes: (example)
Love persists in a time of hatred.
Alex Steiner
the only surviving member of his family, who gives Liesel a job
air raids
What was happening that led people to hide in their basements?
Rudy
gives a dying British soldier a teddy bear
Liesel
protagonist of the novel; the book thief
air raid
What flattened Himmel Street?
Michael Holtzapfel
watches his brother die & later commits suicide
Rudy
Liesel kisses him, but only once he dies
Frau Holtzapfel
loses 2 sons and is glad to finally see Death
Hans Jr.
killed in Stalingrad
Himmel Street
What street do the Hubermanns, Steiners, Holtzapfels, and Feidlers live on?
library
What does Liesel go see in the mayor's house?
Erik Vandenberg
volunteers Hans for the duty that allows him to survive the battle
Max Vandenberg
paints a picture of a cloud on the wall after Liesel describes it
WWI
When did Ilsa Hermann's son die?
Dachau Concentration Camp
Where were the Jews marching to when they marched through Molching?
Mein Kampf
What book allows Max to get to the Hubermann house safely (it holds his papers)?
Hans (Papa)
gives a Jew bread and gets beaten because of it
Erik Vandenberg
Max's father
Max Vandenberg
Liesel gets beaten for joining him in the parade
Death
picks up The Book Thief after it falls to the ground
her basement
Where is Liesel when the bombs drop?
book burning
What event occurred on Hitler's birthday in the town of Molching?
Rosa (Mama)
does people's laundry
8 Grande Strasse
What street address does Liesel go to in order to steal books?
Ilsa Hermann
the mayor's wife
Frau Holtzapfel
employs Liesel to read to her after Liesel reads in the basement
Fiedlers' basement
Where is the designated air raid shelter on Himmel Street?
Ilsa Hermann
leaves a dictionary and a plate of cookies for Liesel
The Word Shaker and The Standover Man
What 2 books did Max create for Liesel?
Max Vandenberg
Erik's son
Sydney, Australia
Where does Liesel move to after the war ends?
Mayor's house
What house does Liesel live in immediately after the bombs drop?
WWII
Which war takes place during this time?
Erik Vandenberg
teaches Hans to play the accordion
The League of German Girls (Bund Deutscher Mädel)
What is the BDM?
Alex Steiner
Rudy's father who refuses to let Rudy go to war
Liesel
beats up Ludwig Schmeikl for making fun of her
Frau Holtzapfel
known for spitting on the Hubermann door
LSE
What group cleared out bodies, propped up buildings, and put out fires after air raids?
Max Vandenberg
looks at the stars during an air raid
Ilsa Hermann
lost a son in WWI, so feels particularly attached to Liesel
book burning
Where did Liesel steal her 2nd (stolen) book from?
Mein Kampf
What book did Hitler write?
Max Vandenberg
lives in the basement at the Hubermann home
Communism
What belief system of Liesel's father led Liesel to be fostered with another family?
Hitler Youth
What group was full of children who learned to Heil Hitler and were brainwashed into becoming perfect Nazi soldiers and mothers.
Hans (Papa)
drafted into the German army and has to pick up dead bodies
Liesel
her mother leaves her with a foster family
Death
said, "I have the endless ability to be in the right place at the right time."
Hans (Papa)
paints people's windows
Munich
Where is Hans stationed after breaking his leg in the truck crash?
Hans Jr.
the Nazi son of Hans and Rosa Hubermann
Molching
What town does Liesel live in with her new foster family?
LSE
What group was Hans drafted into during the war?
rations
What system limited the amount of food (flour, coffee, etc.) that people could get?
Death
a surprisingly compassionate narrator
Liesel
wets the bed and reads in the middle of the night
Rudy
Liesel's best friend and partner in crime
Rosa (Mama)
curses constantly, but doesn't necessarily mean it
Kristallnacht
"Night of Broken Glass" -the night of November 9, 1938, on which Nazi troopers attacked Jewish homes, businesses, and synagogues throughout Germany
A static character is one who ______ ________.
doesn't change
THIS SET IS OFTEN IN FOLDERS WITH...