An experience can be defined by events that occur or conditions created by us individuals.
These experiences may be frightening to an individual as it may encourage negative discoveries about ourselves, others or society. It is important that we learn lessons from experiences and accept the consequence, whether it may be rewarding or not, the discovery may positively impact and alter an individual's attitude, behaviors and values. This consequently affects others, creating great sense of acceptance, happiness and improved self-esteem. 'The Book Thief byMarkus Sack portrays the idea that the horrific, threatening experiences that an individual may endure can be consolidated by unconditional love of parent's and true friendship. 'Cats in The Cradle', a folk song by Harry Chaplin depicts the idea that realization in itself is an important discovery as it enables an individual to change, having a positive impact on the people around them.
The outlook of an individual strongly influences the impact a discovery has on that person, and how they choose to perceive and react it. 'The Book Thief, written by Markus Sack is a novel set inNazi Germany that demonstrates the hardships, danger and threatening experiences faced by the German families and Jews during that time in comparison to the rewards obtained due to such experiences and how they compare in relation to each other. Lies Engineer, the main character experiences death and loss for the first time when her father is taken away as an alleged communist. These experiences become more common as Lies, with 'One eye open, one still in a dream' witnesses her brother Wearer's death on a train to Mulching.
Lisle's mother cannot financially purport and provide for her and therefore makes the difficult decision to place Lies into the care of Rosa and Hans Huber. Lisle's initial reluctance to accept her new home is stimulated by the reoccurring nightmares which she endures. 'She would wake up swimming in her bed, screaming, and drowning in the flood of sheets. ' Lies finds comfort and solace in Hans' presence, and in the gentleness of his eyes.
'They were made of kindness, and silver. Like soft silver, melting. ' Lies also finds relief in reading as it enables her to escape the threatening, dangerous realities of her literal world.
