'The Book Thief', Part 6 questions for 'Death's diary : The Parisians

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'The Book Thief', Part 6 questions for 'Death's diary : The Parisians

1. why do you think Zusak chooses to begin and end part 6 with Death's description of his day to work in1942? Considering none of central characters feature, what does this chapter contribute and why is it important to the overall story?

2. What are your feelings when reading this chapter? Identify the five specific words that you think are the most important in creating this mood for you.

3. Re- read the previous chapter, "The Schmunzeller". Compare the events and tone of the two chapters. How are they different and what impact does this have when reading "Death's Diary : The Parisians"?

4. What do you think Death is trying to suggest in his last sentence of this chapter?

Asked by lina c #889737 on 4/1/2019 5:47 AM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 4/1/2019 10:39 AM

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 4/1/2019 10:38 AM

Part Six consists of three sections of dark commentary describing the growing devastation of World War II. Death talks about the bombing of Cologne, and the blood-soaked Eastern Front against the USSR. His details indicate Nazi Germany's position is steadily weakening. He also introduces the gas chambers at the Auschwitz. These historical events foreshadow the devastation that will soon make its way to the fictional town of Molching. This section is important because it provides the reader with the historical setting and backdrop for what is happening, and it foreshadows the main characters' futures.

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