. .doors are . . . symbolic entrances into new worlds. These entrances can be into a new life or they might represent communication between one world and another world, between the living and the dead." (Fraim 3). Doors are often used in stories as symbols, most commonly and in the case of The Book Thief that of a new beginning or a new life. Throughout the book we are continuously brought to the door, Zusak could have simply allowed each character to pass through. Instead the characters about to begin their new lives, as if they can feel the importance of their entrance are found hesitating, or in Liesel 's case
. .doors are . . . symbolic entrances into new worlds. These entrances can be into a new life or they might represent communication between one world and another world, between the living and the dead." (Fraim 3). Doors are often used in stories as symbols, most commonly and in the case of The Book Thief that of a new beginning or a new life. Throughout the book we are continuously brought to the door, Zusak could have simply allowed each character to pass through. Instead the characters about to begin their new lives, as if they can feel the importance of their entrance are found hesitating, or in Liesel 's case