In a time of misery and destruction, Hans represents the need for compassion as seen through his treatment of Liesel, his accounts of accordion playing and his willingness to help the Jews. ... Hans welcomes his foster daughter into his life, as he comforts her because he knows how hard it is for all the abundant change. ... He fearlessly would teach Liesel to read, even if that meant teaching her to read stolen books, illegal, Jewish books. ... The accordion is directly tied to Hans, and by playing it, it further reminds Leisel that Hans is gone, which is hard for her since she's lost s...

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• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

He promised people "a better life and a new, glorious Germany" (Cesarani). ... During this period of time, Germany faced economical and political problems, and for this reason, President Hindeburg of Germany was left no choice but to make Hitler the chancellor, or the head of the government, in 1933. ... He then formed a policy called the Reichstag Fire Decree, which meant he could suspend basic individual rights for Jews and communists, and have Nazis legally intervene into private life. ... Another agency, the Nazi Propaganda Ministry, began to take all forms of communication such...

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• Has Bibliography

History is helpful to use and allows us to rethink what decisions we make, has helped many people worldwide, and is and can be applied in everyday life. ... Their use of it is ok at the time, but it isn't easy talking about or realizing the long term effects, particularly the accompanying pictures showing people with no arms and no legs or with twisted limbs. ... Even if it isn't a big event, or something that is recorded in books, it does happen. ...

• Word Count: 601
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• Grade Level: High School