The Book Thief

The Book Thief

why did papa hit liesel

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Papa hit Liesel to protect her. When Liesel publicly says she hates Hitler, Hans panics and doesn't know what to do, so he slaps her and orders her never to say it again. He then forces her to do a proper Nazi salute and say "Heil Hitler."

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