Question

Identify three examples of personification (or anthropomorphism) in The Book Thief and prove that is the case.

Answer 1

hello there these are what your looking for: As she crossed the river, a rumor of sunshine

stood

behind the clouds (p. 472)."

"The walls and windows were

manicured

and the chimneys almost

breathed

out smoke rings (p. 295)."

Truly Human Qualities

Zusak uses personification to emphasize the human qualities of the characters.

"Even the wrinkles around her eyes were

holding

hands." pg. 474