SPOILER ALERTIf you have not started to read this book, and have stumbled across this blog, be warned, there are some spoilers in these passages.
I feel very bad for Max, one thing I just had to get out. I also have a lot of questions about hiding Jews, which was the main part of the chapter. Why doesn't Max pretend that he belongs to another religion to prevent being killed? Have people in that time tried that? I did some research in curiosity, and surprisingly, many people converted to christianity to save their life. I find this interesting that Max has not attempted this, he is probably to loyal to his beliefs, but there might also be something else behind it.
"If we gamble with a Jew, I would prefer to gamble on a live one."
This is something that Hans exclaims on page 215 of the book thief. Gambling with a Jew. Usually when you gamble, there is a small chance you can get something good out of it. What can hiding a Jew reward you? Does the Jew pay or promise you something? This was very confusing. Liesel seems very interested in the book Max has. I am very eager to find out more about it. The simile of giving the book to Liesel and a lamb giving a knife to a butcher was very clever and humorous. I hope you all found this section very interesting, just as I did, and that if you have just stumbled upon this blog, that you will be inspired to read along with me.
-Keaten
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Hi Keaten, I found your blog very interesting because I would have never thought or taken the perspective of Max and gambling. When I did my blog, I didn't focus on the gambling part because it wasn't shown in the chapter as much but now I see. I think the reason why Hans and Rosa keep Max in their household is because hans feels like he has a debt to pay. Max is his good friend's son or grandson (I can't remember) that saved his life and I believe that's the reason why he keeps Max here.
ReplyDeleteI also found "The simile of giving the book to Liesel and a lamb giving a knife to a butcher" was very interesting metaphor in this chapter because when I first read the first part, I didn't understand until I was able to relate it to a lamb giving the butcher the knife.
The reason why I think Max is still a Jew is because how will he turn into a christian? You can't say that today I'm a christian and be one. One of the main reasons why he is still a Jew is because I believe that he is rue to his religion and there should be freedom in that.
What warmed my heart in this chapter was knowing that Liesel was able to get up at night and meet the stranger to talk about Nightmare's that strengthen they relationship between each other. What also caught my eye was the ending. Even though Max didn't know it was Liesel's birthday, he still said that if he would have known, he would have gave her something even though he truly had nothing.
Overall I think you did great on your blog and knowing that you reach out to other resources to get the answer to your curiosity! Good Job :D