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Post by emilybachman on Jul 25, 2017 17:25:56 GMT -5
Throughout the book, the phrase "Jesus, Mary, and Joseph" is used frequently. With little to no talk of religion or God in the book, why do you think the author used the phrase repeatedly? When characters say it, what can it hint about how they feel, or what's going on in the situation? What can this lead you to believe about the characters?
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Post by ethanashbrook on Jul 29, 2017 19:10:54 GMT -5
Franky, it really is just a catchphrase. This does not mean, however, that it had no deeper significance.
Once upon a time, later in the book, Death himself uses the phrase.
"To blaspheme like the Germans, Jesus Mary and Joseph." (Zusak).
A good deal of the book is spent humanizing the character of Death. Whether his casual and conversational tone, or the fact that he uses colors to cope, Death is made out to be very approachable figure. This is another instance of where the author humanizes Death, by having him connect with his human counterparts.
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Post by Carolyn on Jul 30, 2017 21:23:30 GMT -5
The phrase "Jesus Mary and Joseph" is just like saying "Oh my god" or" Jesus Christ", I don't think it has any other meaning. Like Ethan said, it's just a catch phrase that can be used to express doubt, surprise, shock, etc.
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Post by Keely on Aug 7, 2017 15:38:46 GMT -5
The phrase "Jesus, Mary and Joseph" is said frequently, mainly by Liesel, Hans and Rosa. I think it is used to express shock, but it has a hidden meaning. It is a religious catchphrase in a time when religion is frowned upon. The use of this phrase hints that previously religion took a part in their lives, even though it is not mentioned in the book.
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