The Book Thief

Describe Death’s personality as it can be inferred from his narration. 

What is the significance of Hans’s accordion? How does it connect various characters in the story? 

The Book Thief is the title of the novel, but it also refers to more than one book and more than one character. Discuss these variations.

What is the novel’s attitude toward death during wartime as opposed to ordinary death?

Describe Liesel’s relationship with both Rudy and Max. How does she relate differently to each of them? What are the bonds that connect her to them? 

Death is baffled by the paradox of human behavior. Give several examples of characters whose actions often seem in conflict with their personalities.

The Word Shaker examines both the positive and negative use of words. Give examples from the story

Paint serves a variety of purposes throughout the novel. How is it used in relation to words?