The Book Thief
Discuss the reasons for Max’s terrible guilt.
On pages 183 and 227 Death describes Max’s guilt and self-loathing.
Discuss the reasons for Max’s terrible guilt.
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Max feels immense guilt over leaving his family. His departure was responsible for his survival, but he suffers from great survivor's guilt because they did not. He also feels guilty for putting Hans and Rosa in danger.
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