... are no easy answers, but there are simple answers. We must have the courage to do what we know is morally right." In Markus Zusak's The Book Thief, this idea of courage is expressed through the character Hans Hubermann, whose compassionate nature rejects the dreadful influence of Hitler and the Nazi party. His nature is ... teach her to read in his 'classes', "Unofficially, it was called the midnight class, even though it commenced at around two in the morning" (39). He fearlessly would teach Liesel to read, even if that meant teaching her to read stolen books, illegal, Jewish books...

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... Liesel's literary skills, even when she struggles. For example: "As he realized the difficulty of the text, he was clearly aware that such a book was hardly ideal. There were words in there that he'd have trouble with himself "A, Liesel said. A for what? She smiled. Apfel" ... (66, 67). Hans discovers Liesel has picked out a book well beyond her reading level, yet Liesel still is determined to read. He sees her determination, and despite his difficulties in reading, he never gives up ... her problem. This dedication proves successful as she does improve her reading and her self-esteem ...

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... not just the Jews but the other ethnics as well. A book can remind us to the life in World War II and also The Holocaust. The book has been rewarded by numerous awards, "The Book Thief". "The Book Thief" has been written by Markus Zusak, an Australian author. This book tells us about the life of a nine years-old girl living ... in Germany during World War II. This book also tells us about the struggle and suffering of ... the teacher asked her to read. Even everyone laughing at her, she still has a desire to learn how to read and write. She learned how to read with the first book that ...

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The Book Thief is about a young girl's life in Germany during World War II. Her name was Liesel Meminger. Liesel lives with her adoptive parents on a street named Heaven Street. She becomes ... she couldn't keep her safe, as her mother was labeled a communist. In the beginning she could read or write. She is taught by her adoptive father, Hans, by reading a stolen book titled "The Gravedigger's Guide." In the basement of their home they shelter a Jewish refugee, Max, whom she soon sees as an older brother. She finds comfort in books ... as the other. He demanded the German people follow his...

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... grandfather was. But he did know his grandmother, Maria, married Johann Hiedler when his father Alois was five-years-old. Alois, at the age of 39, after a successful career in the Austrian civil service as a Senior Assistant Customs Inspector, changed his last name to Heidler through the encouragement of an uncle ... to carry on the family name. However, when the Heidler family name was written in an official name recording book, it was spelled as Hitler. And so in 1876, Alois Schicklgruber became Alois Hitler. This is important to history because it would be very ... talent for drawing...

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... the people who became the Nazis were tremendously severe. The one thing everyone must also remember is that while people are different, the four seasons remain the same. In the book, The Cage, season is reflected as something that changes the same way, no matter how life is going. Ruth questions, "How can the sun still shine?" when she sees the ... sun shining during a hard time during her life(39). How can the weather be perfect when so many people are dying? Mother Nature cannot prevent buds blossoming. She cannot prevent cold snowy nights during the winters but an inspirational ... ...

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... brought to trial. He used the trial to get himself wide publicity. And he used the 9 months he had to serve in jail to write the first part of his book Mein Kampf (My Struggle). Between 1925 and 1929, no one really took Hitler seriously as a politician. He, however, got his chance in 1929 when the depression came. No country was ... he settled old scores and eliminated opposition by eliminating his opponents. On the death of President Paul von Hindenburg in August 1934, Hitler became uncontested dictator of Germany. In 1938 - 39 he annexed Austria and Czechoslovakia. Then on September 1...

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... changed the name from the German Worker's Party to the National Socialist German Worker"s Party or the NSDAP. From this name came the short name for its members "Nazis"(Forman 39). The party now needed a symbol, which Hitler created. He rejected the colors of the Weimar Republic and chose a red field to represent blood with a white circle for the Nationalist idea ... the two parties. Sixteen Nazis and three policemen lay dead from this massacre. Hitler was sentenced for high treason for 5 years. While he was in prison he wrote Mein Kamp a book that stated his beliefs, and his plan for G...

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... Kamph (Payne, 193-207). When it was released it was regarded as the weird but harmless rantings of a would be revolutionary (Ayer, 44-46). Even his fellow Nazis thought the book an embarrassment. Hitler's dream was falling apart before his eyes. Hitler decided that the best way to gain power was to go about it through proper means: election. This would ... you will. One of the people in that circle was Eva Braun. She was Hitler's mistress. She had to endure never-ending loneliness and humiliation to be with him (Ayer, 39-52). Although Braun was Hitler's only permanent mistress they were...

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... way, and last but not least the Ku Klux Klan, a bunch of cowards who hide under sheets. Need I say more. On the night of August 20, 1980, Joseph Paul Franklin, a 39-year-old member of the KKK and American Nazi Party, murdered two black men as they jogged alongside two white women in a Salt Lake City Park. Franklin said he committed ... agencies in 43 states and the district of Columbia, covering 58% of the U.S. population, reported their data. In 1996, 11,354 agencies participated, representing 84% of the population. (Crime 1998 p. 39) I hold no ill will towards anyone unfortunately, no...

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... focuses on the Pas de Calais with only minimal attention to Normandy. German intelligence was "informed" that the Allies had 90 divisions ready for the invasion, when in reality only 39 were ready. This led to the thought that Normandy was just a preliminary measure and the main invasion of the Pas de Calais was still to come. The only person who ... ...

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... agents all focused on the Pas de Calais with only minimal attention to Normandy. Also, German intelligence thought that the Allies had 90 divisions ready for the invasion (really only 39), so that even after the invasion of Normandy, the belief could still exist that Normandy was just a preliminary measure and the main invasion of the Pas de Calais was still ... ...

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... to fear death, while it understandable to be anxious over it. "Pain is an evil, without any question, but it is an evil permitted by God for a specific purpose" (Leone 39). Choosing death is a contradiction to God being in total control and having faith that He will have his hand over the situation. "In such cases, the Church particularly encourages pain ... ...

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... were Australian, round about 3500 Australians were killed when the Bomber Command's offensive against occupied Europe. Over 30,000 Australian servicemen were taken prisoner in the World War II, and 39,000 gave their lives. It was probably the most costly war ever not to mention the most tragic one. Adolf Hitler and the Axis vs. Winston Churchill and the Allies ... ...

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... agents all focused on the Pas de Calais with only minimal attention to Normandy. Also, German intelligence thought that the Allies had 90 divisions ready for the invasion (really only 39), so that even after the invasion of Normandy, the belief could still exist that Normandy was just a preliminary measure and the main invasion of the Pas de Calais was still ... ...

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... , they were all sent to work. Reflecting on the situation Elie said, "If I was sent to the crematory I would have run straight for the fence and jumped on it (Wiesel 39)." The fences were electrical and anyone who touched it would be shocked to death. He felt that if he was going to die it would not be at the hands ... ...

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... 24 August, Fighter Command was 200 pilots short, and those who were still able to fly were on the verge of exhaustion. On 31 August, Fighter Command's combat losses totaled 39 planes and 14 pilots, its heaviest casualties ever for a single day. For the first time since the Battle of Britain had begun, fewer German planes had been destroyed during the ... ...

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... ) that affected the group: The Hitler Youth program had three different phases, the early years (1925-32) when they had to compete with other youth groups; the Government years (1933-39) when independent groups were supressed and young Germans were indoctrinated in preparation for the War; and finally the War years (1940-45) when the Hitler Youth played an important part ... ...

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... ) that affected the group: The Hitler Youth program had three different phases, the early years (1925-32) when they had to compete with other youth groups; the Government years (1933-39) when independent groups were suppressed and young Germans were indoctrinated in preparation for the War; and finally the War years (1940-45) when the Hitler Youth played an important part ... ...

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... , they were all sent to work. Reflecting on the situation Elie said, "If I was sent to the crematory I would have run straight for the fence and jumped on it (Wiesel 39)." The fences were electrical and anyone who touched it would be shocked to death. He felt that if he was going to die it would not be at the hands ... ...

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... , they were all sent to work. Reflecting on the situation Elie said, "If I was sent to the crematory I would have run straight for the fence and jumped on it (Wiesel 39)." The fences were electrical and anyone who touched it would be shocked to death. He felt that if he was going to die it would not be at the hands ... ...

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1. What do sources A and B suggest about German attitudes to the Treaty of Versailles? Source A was informing the German people that the Treaty of Versailles was being signed and swears to get vengeance on the Allies. "Vengeance!" implies that the Germans were very angry and unhappy about the treaty and wanted to get revenge, showing their extreme discontent. "Disgraceful" suggests that the Germans were ashamed and let down by their government. "To which it is entitled" conveys that the Germans felt they did not deserve the punishment they were being given and wanted to take back what was righ...

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... plan was drafted. Operation "Pointblank" raising the reduction of the German fighter strength to the first priority while retaining the ultimate object of the bomber offensive. These conclusions, with their notes of pessimism, were not shared by the bomber commanders, and were echoes of a new problem of immense significance. Air power, and particularly the bomber, had introduce a new dimension into warfare ... ...

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... on in the mind of Franklin Roosevelt during his time as President. The author considers himself to be a "Rooseveltian" although throughout the book, he occasionally goes against some of FDR's decisions. Beir considers FDR to be a hero and adds How FDR Saved the Jews and Brought Hope ... Israel. In all of these settings, one thing that I always questioned was why did the United States not do more. I chose to use this book because in several courses that I have taken involving the Holocaust, I have always heard very negative reviews about FDR. I have learned that he had little ... that the...

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... her parents. Ellen appears in the story at the beginning also. Ellen a jew, who is Annemarie's friend is forced to hide with Annemaries family. My book takes place during the german occupation of Denmark in 1943. It is in Copenhagen during the fall weather. The Germans are relocating all the jews in Denmark ... and Annes family are hiding from the nazis to prevent them from being relocated. The diary of Anne Frank takes place in Amsterdam, Holland and my book both takes place in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1943. Ellen pretends to be part of her friends family in hiding but in annes diary she ...

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