The Book Thief Pages 185-195

SPOILER ALEARTIf you have not started to read this book, and have stumbled across this blog, be warned, there are some spoilers in these passages. 
The Book Thief Pages 185-195
So max has come to Hans, and Liesel was told not to be afraid. I was pretty disappointed at the vagueness of this first part of the section. Geez... not even two pages. But nevertheless, I am exited to see what the Author will do with this. So now we know that the jewish fist fighter is named Max. He has a like for blood. Slightly creepy, but I guess if you do something long enough, it sticks. This also reminds me of when I was in kindergarten, I remember all of my friends telling me that blood tastes good. (A group of fist fighters right there! XD ). I guess it is the most bizarre things you remember from your childhood. So, we know that Erik was his father, because his father was blown to bits on a grassy field, and Erik, if I remember correctly, WAS blown to bits on a grassy field. Wow, its a small world, ain't it?
 "Personally, I quite like that. Such stupid gallantry."
To be honest, I was amused to by the previous sentence. But I do hope that he does live up to his vow. (sorry Death, I know that your job is annoying enough)
speaking of jobs, I still want to know who "they" is. You know? From the beginning of the book. But I guess that is for later on in the book to be discovered.
In the battle proceeding, this shows that Max is ruthless. A person who can withstand pain on almost any extent. I find it quite warming though that they became close friends in the end: Max and Walter.
The story of him and his mother quickly shattered the warmth in me, I feel sorry for Max. Anyways, this section was very interesting, and I'm glad the short section turned into something afterall. I have so many questions, each answer deciphered in the pages of this book. If you have stumbled across this blog, and have not read the book, I hope that you will be inspired to read along with me.