Grief in the Book thief
How did Michael Holtzapfel commit suicide?
He hung himself
What is the name of the theory that describes the stages of grief?
Kübler-Ross's stages of grief
Who narrates the book thief?
Death
How many funerals have we (parisah and sasha) been to?
8
What is the first stage of grief?
Denial
Who was the first loss that Liesel experienced?
Her brother
Grief is only experienced after the death of a loved one
False
How did Liesel survive the bombing?
She was in the basement
How many dead grandparents do we (parisah and sasha) have?
2
What is the last stage of grief?
acceptance
What does Liesel use to cope with her grief?
Books (writing reading ect)
In what time period did mourning attire become a significant cultural expression of grief?
The Victorian era
How was Hans Huberman saved from death in the military?
Erik Vandenburg recommended him for a writing assignment instead of sending him into battle
What is a saying sasha says relating to grief?
Good grief!
In the five stages of grief, what stage involves attempting to negotiate or find ways to change the outcome of a loss?
Bargaining
Who does Liesel remind Ilsa Hermann of?
Ilsa's son
Name one animal species known to display signs of grief
Elephants and dolphins
Which character's death marked a turning point in Liesels life?
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What pet has parisah lost the most?
turtles
What is the name of the grief stage characterized by disbelief and refusal to accept the reality of loss?
Denial
Which event causes Liesel to feel grief and leads her to write her own story?
The bombing on Himmel Street/ All her friends and family dying
What color(s) was traditionally worn during the "half-mourning" period in the Victorian era? !!DOUBLE PONTS!!
Grey and lavender
Who dies at the end of the book in alphabetical order? (You must name EVERY main character that dies for this question to count. You may not have any unnecessary answers.)
Hans, Rosa, Rudy, Tommy
How many dead pets do we (parisah and sasha) have?
7
Who created the 5 stages of grief?
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross