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

نویسندگان

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

DOI:

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

کلمات کلیدی:

Sociopolitical , the Nazi , dominant culture , subculture

چکیده

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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2025-02-25

نحوه استناد به مقاله

Ass. Lect: Mohsin Kamil Shlaka. (2025). Subculture vs. Dominant Culture in Markus Zusak’s The Book Thief (2005): A Comprehensive Study. Journal of College of Education, 58(2), 467-478. https://doi.org/10.31185/eduj.Vol58.Iss2.4236