1. The Book Thief…
I am haunted by humans.

2. Themes, Symbols, and What Not
Power of Words
Integrity
Fear
Stealing/Thievery
Colors
A look at the humanity of humans…

3. Symbols Books Swastika Mein Kamph Accordian Cigarettes The Key
The Duden Dictionary

4. Major Characters Liesel Papa Rosa Rudy Max Death Mayor’s wife
Bullies and Loyalists

5. Overarching Question What does it take to be a survivor?
What are the specific attributes?
Who are the survivors in The Book Thief?

6. From the Duden Dictionary
Happiness
Forgiveness
Fear
Word
Opportunity
Misery
Silence
Regret
Writing Prompt:
From the list of words from
The Duden Dictionary…
Select one and write a
THESIS PARAGRAPH that covers:
How the word applies to The Book Thief &
which character (or characters) best represent the word you have chosen

7. First Assessment From the list of words from The Duden Dictionary…
Select one and write a brief essay that covers:
How the word applies to The Book Thief
What character (or characters) can best represent the word you have chosen

8. Significance? Impact on Story?
A Small Fact
You are going to die.
Significance? Impact on Story?
Impact on YOU?

9. The Nested Story
“…”that story would arrive at 33 Himmel Street in the early hours of the morning, wearing ruffled shoulders and a shivering jacket. It would carry a suitcase, a book, and two questions. A story. Story after story. Story within story” (71).
What is the Nested Story in The Book Thief?

10. So much good, so much evil…
“’Don’t remind me.” But Rudy Steiner couldn’t resist smiling. In years to come, he would be a giver of bread, not a stealer – proof again of the contradictory human being. So much good, so much evil. Just add water.’

11. Last words… I have hated the words and I have loved them,
And I hope I have made them right.