Scrutinizing The Ending by - Group 6

SCRUTINIZING
THE ENDING
BY: GROUP 6
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION AND
1 CHARACTERS 2 NARRATIVE STYLE
“I AM HAUNTED BY
3 EPILOGUE 4 HUMANS”
THE ENDING OF THE THE PRESENTATION

5 BOOK 6 AND ORGANIZATION
1
INTRODUCTION AND
CHARACTERS
INTRODUCTION
“The Book Thief” set against the backdrop of Nazi Germany, tells the
poignant story of Liesel Meminger and her experiences during World
War II. The novel’s ending is a culmination of the characters' journeys
and thematic resolutions, providing insight into the impact of war, the
power of words, and the endurance of human spirit.
A FEW NOTABLE CHARACTERS
LIESEL MEMINGER:
Liesel's transformation is evident in her understanding of the
power of words, symbolized by her stealing books. The
conclusion reveals her resilience, coping with loss and
embracing life beyond the war. Liesel's relationship with Max
Vandenburg represents compassion and solidarity. The
conclusion showcases their enduring bond and the impact of
their shared experiences.
RUDY STEINER:
Rudy's death, while heartbreaking, serves as a poignant
moment emphasizing the devastating effects of war. His
sacrifice deepens Liesel's grief but also underscores the
novel's exploration of loss and love.
2 NARRATIVE STYLE
Death's narrative style provides a unique perspective on human
experiences during wartime. The conclusion reinforces Death's
role as a compassionate observer, adding a layer of reflection on
the characters' lives.
3
EPILOGUE
Near the book's conclusion, a bombing destroys Liesel's
hometown of Molching, Germany, and claims the lives of many
of her loved ones. Therefore, she uses her refusal to take a
bath for several days as a sign of her inability to let go of her
foster parents and best friend, Rudy. Nevertheless, she finally
moves past that trauma and takes a bath in the same river
where Rudy once dived in to save one of her books, making
that scenario serve as a tribute to him. (It also brings to mind
the Christian concept of spiritual rebirth and the washing
away of sin through baptism.) Following that, when Liesel had
passed away as an old woman, Death tells her that he had
found her book and kept it with him (indicating that it was
something special to him, because it was one of many he
preserved rather than merely passing by), demonstrating that
he had grown to connect with Liesel's words
4
“I AM HAUNTED BY
HUMANS”
Death's final words in the book imply that he is incapable
of understanding the profound dualism that human beings
display. He is perplexed by the extremes of human
goodness and wickedness, such as the horrific cruelty of
the Nazis and the incredible generosity of the common
Germans like Hans Hubermann, who put their own lives in
danger to aid others. He still views humans as an enigma,
which is ironic since it's how people typically feel about
death, but Death the narrator turns that around on us,
making humans seem like a terrifying and enigmatic
phenomenon to him as well.
5
THE END OF THE BOOK
Showcases the cruelty of humanity, a contrast between kindness and
cruelty as it says" I am haunted by humans" The novel shows the
varying degrees of people’s kindness and cruelty, from the slight to
the most extreme examples. Among the small acts of kindness we see
are Ilsa Hermann inviting Liesel into her library and Rudy giving the
teddy bear to the dying pilot represent the kind end of the spectrum.
On the other hand, we see similar acts of cruelty, such as Viktor
Chemmel’s and Franz Deutcher’s treatment of Rudy. We also see far
more dramatic examples of each. The Hubermanns commit a great act
of kindness in hiding and caring for Max. They keep him alive at great
risk to themselves and always treat him with the utmost respect.
Notably, they care for him not only physically by providing food and
shelter but also emotionally, making him feel like a part of the family.
Liesel in particular is kind to Max, and the two develop a strong bond.
Given the political context of the time, with hatred and violence
against Jews being rampant, Max clearly finds Liesel’s kindness to be
extraordinary. Meanwhile, the concentration camps linger unseen in
the background of the book as the most extreme example of cruelty.
6
THE PRESENTATION AND
ORGANIZATION
The presentation is simply superlative. With death as the narrator, the tone of
the story changes multiple shades – with death being incisive at times,
humorous at some places and sarcastic at some other times. Very peculiar to
this book, the author presents the by-product thoughts (if that is the term I
can use for all the secondary thoughts which flow in mind while focus is on
primary thoughts) in the form of intervention notes, right in the middle of the
page and these notes actually add lot of value to the story.
THANKS!
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