The Book Thief Setting Analysis

In The Book Thief, Hans Hubermann would be considered a best friend to me because of his courage. One way he shows courage is through his action of giving bread to a Jew. The text states, “The Jew stood before him, expecting another handful of derision, but he watched with everyone else as Hans Hubermann held his hand out and presented a piece of bread, like magic.” (Zuzak, 394) This shows courage because Hans is willing to take punishment by helping people who don't have anything. Most people would not do that and be on the good side of the Nazi Party.
Setting:
One of the settings in The Book Thief is 33 Himmel Street. This is not an ideal setting to visit because the Nazis are on to Hans Hubermann and it is not efficient for when air raids are going on. Therefore there is a higher chance of death in 33 Himmel Street. The text states, “Hans Hubermann leaned forward, arms outstretched against a house wall. He was suddenly overwhelmed by what just happened. There was an image, fast and hot. 33 Himmel Street-its basement. Thoughts of panic were caught between the in and out struggle of his breath. They’ll come now. They’ll come. Oh, Christ, oh, crucified Christ. He looked at the girl and closed his eyes.

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Hans does not believe in or want to be a part of the Nazi army, yet he is being forced to as a result of committing a crime. The Nazi party dictates who is drafted into the army, Hans does not believe he will be chosen. The text states, “On Friday, a statement arrived to say that Hans Hubermann was to be drafted into the German army. A member of the party would be happy to play a role in the war effort, it concluded. If he wasn't there would certainly be consequences” (Zuzak 417) This gives Hans no options but to join the army. Earlier in the book Hans commits a crime by helping a Jew and results in him being drafted to the