The Book Thief

Why does Rudy refuse to attend the Hitler Youth?

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Rudy refuses to return to the Hitler Youth because he is being bullied by Franz (youth leader). Franz punishes and abuses Rudy by making him run extra laps, throwing rocks at him in town, and beating him.

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