The Book Thief

Briefly relate the details of Robert Holtzapfel’s death. What comment does Death make about “taking” Robert?

Briefly relate the details of Robert Holtzapfel’s death. What comment does Death makeabout “taking” Robert?

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Death explains how Michael's brother Robert died: on a freezing cold January day in Russia, Robert's legs were blown off. He was brought to the temporary hospital and died three days later, his brother at his side. At Frau Holtzapfel's home, Liesel reads to Michael and his crying mother.