"The Book Thief"
Multigenre Essay
A young girl and main protaginist of the novel, who is sent to a foster home to survive the upcoming atrocities of WW2. Liesel learns the power of words and how they helped shape her life. She steals a book from a Nazi bonfire, earning her "the book thief" nickname.
Foster mother to Liesel Meminger. She is originally seen by Liesel as
strict woman who frequently likes to cuss. Nevertheless, her love for her daughter is very strong. She ultimately dies in an airstrike.
Meet the Characters
Death serves as the main narrator of Markus Zuzaks's novel, The Book Thief. Somewhat cold and anatonizing at times. he ultimately admits he is "haunted by humans"
Death
Liesel Meminger
Hans Hubermann
A Jewish man who seeks refugee at the Hubermanns household. He and Liesel form a friendship through their passion of reading and writing. He is seen meeting Liesel after the end of World War Two.
Rosa Hubermann
Max Vandenberg
Rudy Stiner
A young German boy, who has a crush on Liesel. He and Liesel develop a relationship, but he Is killed in the airstrike.
Ilsa hermann
The wife of the mayor of Molching. She tolerates Liesel stealing from
her library, and asks her to write a story of her own.
Foster father to Liesel Meminger. He helped Liesel understand the power of books, by teaching her to read and write in their basement.He ultimately dies in the airstrike.