SYMBOLIC SIGNIFICANCE OF GRAVEDIGGER'S HANDBOOK IN MARKUS ZUSAK’S THE BOOK THIEF
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Markus Zusak’s novel The Book Thief is a poignant exploration of war, death, and the transformative power of words. At the heart of the narrative lies the symbolic significance of books themselves, particularly the Gravedigger’s Handbook, which serves as a powerful motif throughout the story. This essay delves into the multifaceted symbolism of the Gravedigger’s Handbook, examining its thematic resonance and its role in shaping the protagonist Liesel Meminger’s journey of survival, identity formation, and moral reckoning amidst the tumult of Nazi Germany.
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Dr. Chinnadevi Singadi
Assistant Professor Department of Indian and World Literatures School of Literary Studies The English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad