THE COMPLETE DUDEN DICTIONARY AND

THESAURUSThe Book Thief

Liesel returns to 8 Grande Strasse to steal from the Hermann library

Frau Hermann knows this –leaves the dictionary for Liesel with a note

To set the scene

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

Why is it important?

Germany is a ‘nation of farmed thoughts’

–Max, ‘The Word Shaker.’

The Power of Words

“I will never have to shoot a gun…”

-Hitler

The Power of Words

Liesel’s mean words towards Ilsa

Liesel’s impact on Ilsa

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

Liesel’s impact on Ilsa

The real meaning of the word ‘silent’

Liesel’s understanding of her surroundings

Knowledge and words are power.

MORAL OF THE STORY?