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One key part was when Hans was drafted into the war. After helping a Jew in public, he is subject to suspicion. Therefore, he is confused when he is randomly accepted into the Nazi Party. However, it all makes sense when "a statement arrived to say that Hans Hubermann was to be drafted into the German Army." (417). As he was part of the party, he couldn't say no. This is important as it will affect Liesel later on.

One important part was when Liesel stole the book after she was given it. The mayor's wife gifted her the book when they fired Liesel's family. She came back and returned it in a fit of rage. When Rudy is with her, they want to steal, but " Rudy, no matter how hard she tried to resist the idea, was secondary to her plan. It was the book she wanted." (287). This shows how the book is a key metaphor in the story.

One part that was interesting was when Max made Liesel a book. After their family lets a Jew stay in their basement, Max feels like he is useless. He starts to make pages to give something to Liesel, the person who has talked to him. Then, "the result was a thirteen-page booklet..." (224). This is important since it shows how the girl has begun to feel empathetic with the Jews and hates Hitler even more.

One interesting part was when both Liesel and Rudy began to steal apples. Both of them are very poor and don't have much money. Liesel's love of books leads her to steal a few, like The Shoulder Shrug. Eventually, because they wanted decent food, it "finally drove them to thievery." (150). This is important as it both cements both of their reputations as thieves and develops their characters.

One part that was important was when Liesel gets transferred to a foster family. Although she does not fully understand what is happening, her brother ends up dying. Her mother takes her to a town called Molching, and then to a house on Himmel Street, where "Regardless, Liesel's foster parents were waiting." (26). This will be important since it sets up her connection to her old mom and the new setting of the story.

One interesting part was when Holden talks about Jane again, . After going to see a show with Sally, things go south, and he ends up leaving. Since he has nothing else to do, he starts thinking, and "thought maybe I might give old Jane another buzz and see if she was home yet." (175). This is interesting since he has tried to talk to/thought about Jane many times in the story. I think she will be significant later.

One funny part was how he described dancing with the girls. After going into a NYC bar to drink alcohol even though he's underage, Holden meets with three girls from Seattle named Bernice, Marty and Laverne. He dances with each, noting that Bernice is excellent, Laverne wasn't bad, but "Old Marty was like dragging the Statue of Liberty around the floor." (96). This is funny and a good way to describe annoying habits.

One key part is when Holden leaves Pencey early and goes to New York. All throughout the book, he talks about how people at Pencey are all irritating and rude. After picking a fight with Stradlater after he returns from a date and talking to Ackley, he yells and "woke up every bastard on the whole floor. Then I got the hell out." (68). This is important since the story leaves Pencey and introduces a new setting.

One surprising part was when Holden is shocked that Stradlater is going on a date with someone he knows. After being kicked out, Holden goes back to the dorm. When Stradlater, another student at Pencey says he's going on a date with a girl named Jean Gallagher, he "damn near dropped dead. 'You're damn right I know her...'" (40). This was unexpected since it suddenly introduces more of his past without warning.

One shocking part was when Ms. Otterbourne was murdered. Poirot and Race were talking to her, and had finally gotten her to admit who she saw leaving Linnet Doyle's room before she "turned slowly sideways, as though in supreme inquiry, then her body slumped forward and she fell to the floor with a crash." (233). It seems as if every time they get close to the truth, they end up with more questions.

One key part was when Poirot couldn't figure out the true story. After Linnet died, many people were investigated. Interviewing Marie Van Schuyler and hearing that Miss Otterbourne dropped something off the boat but then hearing Otterbourne deny it was contradictory. After compiling information they wonder if they "are to accept Miss Van Schuyler's evidence or Rosalie's denial?" (188). Discovering the truth is tough.

One shocking part was when Linnet was found dead. Drunk, Jacqueline de Bellefort had killed her former partner, Simon who was married to Linnet. However, the gun could not be found. Later, the detective who has been hearing the commotion finds out that "'Linnet Doyle's dead-shot through the head last night.'" (136). This is surprising given that her husband was shot the night before. There must be a correlation.

One conflict was when Jacqueline says that Linnet "stole" Simon, her partner, with her money and charm. However, Linnet said Simon was already going to leave, and it wasn't her fault that she fell for him. When Simon is confronted by Poirot, the man who Linnet recruited, he claims he "won't have the whole thing visited on Linnet. She had nothing whatever to do with it." Regardless, Jacqueline is thirsty for revenge.

One conflict was when each kid had to join the hunters or stay in the old group. Jack and the hunters split off leaving Ralph and the others to struggle. Conflict hit a high point when Jack said "Me and my hunters, we're living along the beach by a flat rock. We hunt and feast and have fun. If you want to join my tribe come and see us" (140). It could have split up the group because they can't survive without food.

One shocking thing was when the boys threatened Robert as a game after killing the boar. While looking for the beast, they found & killed it, then chatted about who's credit it was & different injuries before "Robert was screaming and struggling with the strength of frenzy," (114) and "The chant rose ritually, as the last moment of a dance or hunt," (114). This was surprising as they almost killed him as a joke.

One important part is when Jack disobeys the rules. The boys are struggling with issues like keeping order. During a meeting, people have to be reminded that they mustn't speak if someone has the conch. This culminates when Jack responds to Ralph and says "Bollocks to the rules! We're strong- we hunt!" (91). This shows how some are starting to lash out against their already weak leaders which may be important later.

One trait to describe Ralph is insensitive. The fat boy had told Ralph not to mention that his nickname was Piggy. When all the boys meet up, Merridew calls the fat boy a Fatty, to which Ralph responds that his real name is Piggy. Later, after Piggy confronts him, he says "'Better Piggy than Fatty,' (25) This shows how Ralph has been blinded by leadership and doesn't care about individual people like Piggy anymore.

One shocking part was when Rowan decapitated Goddard. Goddard's gang went to glean the Tonists. He tries to have Rowan kill one, but Rowan "didn't want to hear anything from him anymore, so he stepped back, withdrew his sword from Goddard's gut, and swung it in a broad, sweeping ark that took off Goddard's head in a single blow."(392). Rowan was conflicted, but nobody expected him to chop Goddard's head off.

One key part was when Xenocrates jumped into the pool. Xenocrates is unwillingly at Goddard's party when Goddard threatens to kill Esme unless Xenocrates does what he says. Xenocrates is unwilling, but eventually "he stood up and threw himself into the pool, gold adornments and all." (308). This shows Goddard's power over Xenocrates. If he can manipulate the High Blade, he truly has a lot of influence.

One shocking part was when Rowan snapped Citra's neck. When fighting, each tried to rig it in the other's favor and were aware of this. After they briefly clashed, Rowan flung her into the air. "Her neck broke with a loud and horrible snap, and darkness came over Citra like a landslide." (291). It was surprising because Rowan tried his hardest out of the blue. However, we later find out he purposely got disqualified.

One important part was when Rowan smiled after killing people. Scythe Goddard put people on the lawn for Rowan to kill. This was difficult and traumatizing for him so he had to try to compromise his conscience. Yet, after he killed them, "Rowan found himself smiling. Something had torn loose inside of him." (252). This shows how he can't permanently compromise his conscience to kill easier, it will come back to him.

One impactful part was when Rowan kept trying to help Bradford before gleaning. Rowan had to pick a heroic person to be gleaned, and felt bad for Bradford after choosing him. In his final moments, Rowan told him "You lived a good life. Scythe Faraday is here to complete it for you" (93). This proves that Rowan cares about each individual and wants them to feel content. This will be important for his character later.