The value of literature: Liesel learns the value of having a voice and knowing how to read. She also realizes that words are what hold the country under the power of Hitler and the Nazi party. Hans teaches her to read; the mayor's wife allows her into the library; and Max gives her two पुस्तकें he wrote himself. Though it is also the स्रोत of her strife, literature is Liesel's escape from her bleak life.
Guilt: Many characters have to deal with guilt. When Max stays with the Hubermanns, he constantly asks for forgiveness for putting them in danger. Guilt is reinforced throughout the novel.
The duality of humanity: Humanity is described as being both brutal and beautiful. Brutality is shown primarily through the horrors of war and the treatment of Jews; however, these examples are often counteracted द्वारा the kind actions of the Hubermanns, Liesel and Rudy, and other sympathetic characters in the story.
The value of words: Liesel learns that words cause destruction and the peace in this world. When Liesel's foster mother gives her Max's सेकंड book (The Word Shaker) this theme is greatly noticed.
Guilt: Many characters have to deal with guilt. When Max stays with the Hubermanns, he constantly asks for forgiveness for putting them in danger. Guilt is reinforced throughout the novel.
The duality of humanity: Humanity is described as being both brutal and beautiful. Brutality is shown primarily through the horrors of war and the treatment of Jews; however, these examples are often counteracted द्वारा the kind actions of the Hubermanns, Liesel and Rudy, and other sympathetic characters in the story.
The value of words: Liesel learns that words cause destruction and the peace in this world. When Liesel's foster mother gives her Max's सेकंड book (The Word Shaker) this theme is greatly noticed.