Argument: Knowledge Brings Power

In The Book Thief a major argument is knowledge brings power. Liesel goes through incredible lengths to ensure she will be knowledgable. Liesel steals her first book on page 24, The Grave Diggers Handbook, she steals this book from her brothers grave. Liesel moves to a small town in Germany during the period of time when Hitler was in control. Hitler restricted Germans knowledge by restricting the amount of books Germans could get ahold of. Liesel knows of the reprucussions of stealing these banned books but decides to do it anyways. Liesel is sent to school on page 49. Liesel was sent straight to the lower level classes. This embarrased Liesel but instead of getting upset and discouraged from school Liesel perservered and worked harder. On page 67 Liesel is described learning to read late at night with Hans. The reader can assume Liesel is aware of the fact Hitler is trying to suppress Germans by restricting thier knowledge. Liesel knows knowledge is power and uses to her full advantage