The Book Thief Suffering Quotes

How we cite our quotes: Citations follow this format: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #1

I witness the ones that are left behind, crumbled among the jigsaw puzzles of realization, despair, and surprise. They have punctured hearts. They have beaten lungs. (1.22)

From Death's point of view, living with the loss of a loved one is much worse than dying.

Chapter 1 Summary
Suffering

Quote #2

Still in disbelief, she started to dig. He couldn't be dead. He couldn't be dead. He couldn't – (5.60)

The death of Liesel's brother causes her great suffering. It also seems to create empathy and prepares her to understand Max's suffering.

Chapter 5 Summary
Suffering

Quote #3

There was a chaos of goodbye. (5.83)

This tiny sentence helps us feel Liesel's utter dismay at being forced to leave her mother on the same day she buries her brother.

Chapter 5 Summary
Suffering
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