The character that stood out the most to me was Hans Hubermann. He was a kind man who would do anything for his family and anyone else around him. He saw problems around him and tried to fix them if he could. He wanted so much to help the Jews, and that was one of the problems he faced. By helping the man on the street he was called a "Jew lover" and was not respected by his fellow Germans. Hans and his family also took in a Jewish man, Max. That showed the pure selflessness of Hans. Even though this was a risky move, he pushed on anyway to try to save the life of another. He was a truly inspiring character, and from the beginning of the novel to the end that never changed. His immediate bond with his foster daughter Liesel was so strong and everlasting, and that also never changed throughout the novel. He was always there for her and he helped her grow into the young woman she was. Hans did not agree with the Nazi's and their tactics. He knew what was going on around him was wrong and the only reason he joined the party for the protection of his family. There really should be more men in the world like Hans Hubermann.
Hans definitely makes you see the "good German." We see that in the time not all Germans are bad. There was some that stood up for what was right and open there eyes to what was really happening. He really is an inspiring character.
ReplyDeleteIt is clear that the only reason Hans joined the party was for the protection of his family. In most of the holocoust novels we read, we do not see a man like him, espically not a german man. Hans saw what was going on around him and knew it wasn't right. Hans was a great man, with a great heart who loved his family unconditionally.
ReplyDeleteHans showed a lot of courage and bravery taking in Max even knowing the risk if he got caught. He was always putting others before himself and stuck with what he thought was right throughout the book. He taught the people who surrounded him many valuable lessons and made them better people. I agree that he treated Liesel as his own daughter and showed her an abundant amount of support when times were hard.
ReplyDeleteLike I said in my other comments Hans is a caring man, and this shows through out the book. He is loving but also knows when to be tough, for example when Liesel said that she hated Hitler he slapped her in the face, and told her to never say that again in public. He did this because he loves her and does not want anything bad to ever happen her.
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