How do the symbols function namely on the prominent characters and their relationships in the novel The Book Thief?

摘要

In this extended essay, I chose to analyze the use of symbols in the novel “The Book Thief” written by Markus Zusak. This essay is developed under the question “How do the symbols function namely on the prominent characters and their relationships in the novel The Book Thief ?” with the help of some citations, examples and quotations from the novel in order to clarify the subject.ududThis essay examines the subject “The effect of symbols on the prominent characters in the novel “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak” by analyzing symbols such as the accordion, colors and the effects of the books on Liesel, Hans, Max, Frau and Death. Dominant colors such as white, black and red; the ten most significant ones out of fourteen books presented in the novel and the accordion are the symbols, which are analyzed in depth in this essay.