Book Thief Theme

A novel would be meaningless without theme. The theme is what the author intends the reader to understand through the reading of the novel. Mark Zusak in The Book Thief , encompasses the use of imagery , diction , tone , syntax and detail all to portray theme of the novel. Zusak employs the theme that words are powerful , they can trigger violence but also constitute peace. The theme that words are powerful is illuminated throughout the novel. For example , in Max’s dream Hitler through just the use of words convinces the entire nation of Germany to turn against Max. Another prime example of the power of words is expressed through Max’s novel “The Word Shaker”. In this short story Max describes the power of words , and also reiterates that