1. The Book Thief

2.  Liesel returns to 8 Grande Strasse to steal from the Hermann library  Frau Hermann knows this –leaves the dictionary for Liesel with a note

3. 1. Represents on-going theme of the power of words 2. Makes evident the impact that Liesel has had on Ilsa 3. Fuels Liesel’s understanding of her surroundings

4. Germany is a ‘nation of farmed thoughts’ –Max, ‘The Word Shaker.’

5. “I will never have to shoot a gun…” -Hitler

6.  Liesel’s mean words towards Ilsa

7. The pursuit of words are essential to Liesel’s very existence.

8. The real meaning of the word ‘silent’

9. Knowledge and words are power.