In "The Book Thief", there is a strong sence of rebellion among the main characters, but there are two sides to the rebellion. We have Leisel, a young girl in Germany during World War II, with little knowledge of the bigger situation. Leisel doesn't really understand what kind of trouble she could in if someone were to of seen her steal the book from the burn pile the Nazis made. Her rebellion is more of an innocent type due to her not fully knowing the consequences of her actions during this time. Hans on the other hand is fully aware of what he is getting into when he helps Max and keeps him in his basement, but an old important promise is more important than the punishment that could come about. Hans is probably the best example of a rebel just because of what he does for Max, a Jew, during the rein of Hitler. But he shows no opposition when the situation presents itself. This is an act of bravery and courage.
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