The Book Thief
The Book Thief
more irony-why is it ironic that hans suffered feelings of guilt after giving the dying jewish man a piece of bread?
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In offering a piece of bread to a frail Jew who is virtually certain to die, Hans endangers the life of the healthier, younger, and freer Max. Moreover, the older Jew, who does not even take the bread, is harshly punished. By this line of reasoning, Hans made an illogical and foolish decision that harmed many people without helping anyone.
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