xueemil742Jun 3, 20222 min readShould "The Book Thief" Be Taught in Schools?In school, you read Hamlet, Macbeth, and Romeo and Juliet. Basically, it's a lot of Shakespeare with a little William Golding and Harper...
xueemil742Jun 2, 20222 min readSignificant Items in "The Book Thief"To some, an apple is a fruit. A dove is a bird. A black cat is a housepet. But this is all surface level. To others, an apple means...
xueemil742Jun 1, 20223 min readGender Stereotypes in "The Book Thief"Women are to be nurturing, loving, and soft. Men are hard, strong, and tough. But this is not always the case in Markus Zusak's The Book...
xueemil742May 31, 20222 min readCombating HateFact: Hate will never go away. Fact: Hate is found in every corner of the world, in every home. Question: Is enough being done to combat...
xueemil742May 31, 20222 min readContext of "The Book Thief" and the Voice of DeathWe're born. We live. We love. We die. That's how every story ends. Death gives every soul a voice in the end. No matter who, what, or...
xueemil742May 30, 20222 min readRights, Voting Rights, and Discrimination in "The Book Thief"When I turn 18, I'll be able to vote. To get a job. To seek higher education. To own property. This is not the case for everyone. In his...
xueemil742May 24, 20222 min readCultural Heritage and "The Book Thief"An individual's cultural heritage sets the stage for their character, perception, morals, and experiences. In Markus Zusak's case, his...