Subculture vs. Dominant Culture in Markus Zusak's The Book Thief (2005): A Comprehensive Study

Ass. Lect: Mohsin  Kamil Shlaka

doi:10.31185/eduj.Vol58.Iss2.4236

Authors

Ass. Lect: Mohsin Kamil Shlaka Imam Al-Kadhum College I.K.C

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31185/eduj.Vol58.Iss2.4236

Keywords:

Sociopolitical , the Nazi , dominant culture , subculture

Abstract

The present study clarifies The Book Thief (2005) by Markus Zusak. It provides a detailed depiction of how people and groups deal with repressive regimes by concentrating on the conflict between subcultures and the dominant culture. Using the Sociopolitical Development Theory, the paper analyzes Markus Zusak's 2005 historical book The Book Thief by examining the characters and how their experiences influenced their fates. In addition to showing the individuals' anguish, effort, and fortitude in the face of persecution and oppression, the book illustrates the effects of political disputes and wars on societies

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