Part 6, Man

The Snowman

• What do you think the delicate snowman represents to Liesel and Max?
• What’s your favorite snowman story? Any unique anicdotes?
• Liesel describes Max as, “the colder he became, the more he melted.” What does she mean by this?

Thirteen Presents

• As she reads to him, How does ‘The Whistler’ bring Max and Liesel closer together?
• Which present means the most to Max? Which would have the greatest significance to you?

Fresh Air, an Old Nightmare, and What To Do With a Jewish Corpse
(Great title, huh?…)

• Here our Narrator forces us to distinguish the difference between a ‘cynic’ and ‘being cynical’ - Which do you think applies to the story thus far?
• Concerning Liesel’s gloomy dream, “Was it a premonition of Max’s death? Or was it merely a reaction to the afternoon conversation…? Had Max now replaced her brother? And if so, how could she discard her own flesh and blood in such a way?” Out of the questions Liesel asks of herself, Which is the most important?

The Visitor

• How could the Huberman’s have hidden Max? Was there any other way?
• A pretty basic question for this section; What were your thoughts throughout the stress?

The Schmunzeler

• What does this chapter show about Rudy?
• How do you think Rudy and Liesel’s relationship continues to support eachother? Does their relationship change throughout this section?