Question

Discuss the symbolism of Death as the omniscient narrator of the novel. What are Death’s feelings for each victim? Describe Death’s attempt to resist Liesel. Death states, "I’m always finding humans at their best and worst. I see their ugly and their beauty, and I wonder how the same thing can be both." (p. 491) What is ugly and beautiful about Liesel, Rosa and Hans Hubermann, Max Vandenburg, Rudy Steiner, and Mrs. Hermann? Why is Death haunted by humans?

Answer 1

You don't give us any context about these characters so I can't answer the second, although I think Death feels a bit puzzled by the nature of humans and their duality. He seems to have a neutral perspective, as if he were looking through a glass and observing human behavior. It may even be a subject he contemplates a lot because he can't seem to fully understand why humans can act so evil but also beautiful and goodhearted.

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