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She was a Jew feeder without a question in the world on that man's first night in Molching. She was an arm reacher, deep into a mattress, to deliver a sketchbook to a teenage girl. (84.25)
Although Liesel never completely gets over Rosa initial beatings, she does, on Rosa's death, see into the core of Rosa's identity. Liesel remembers Rosa's kindness to Max and her excitement when she presents Liesel with Max's sketchbook.
Quote 44
Her brother was dead. (5.24)
Yes, Werner's death is criminal. It could have been prevented. Six-year-old Werner, along with the rest of the family, is being punished for having Communist affiliations. He's being punished with poverty and lack of medical treatment. He is not alone.
Quote 45
The book thief had struck for the first time – the beginning of an illustrious career. (5.119)
Liesel's book stealing never quite qualifies as criminality, unless you're being strict. As Rudy points out, it's almost silly to call taking books from Ilsa Hermann's library "stealing." Her book thievery presents a pleasant counterpart to the very real crimes of the Nazis.