Bread

[sophieborah]

When Hans Hubermann gave the Jew a piece of bread, do you think that he considered the possible consequences for him and his family or was the action completely impulsive? 

[zevgreen]

I think he reacted instinctively. He didn't appear to give any thought towards the consequences of giving a prisoner a piece of bread in plain view of an armed Nazi. If he did consider the consequences, he apparently decided that feeding an old man was worth being whipped.

[Anna michie]

I believe that he felt compelled to help the poor Jew, and maybe in the back of his mind he knew what would happen but didn't care.

[faithadler]

I believe that he acted instinctively. It apoears that Hans has a big heart for those around him, despite what people tell him her should belive. Much like Hans doesn't hesitate to take Max in, I think that Hans just simoly was trying to do whatever he could to help someone that was less fortunate than he.

[Madeleine Stewart]

I think it was on an impulse. Hans is someone who helps. Even if he had thought about every consequence I believe he still would've done it. But really he did not have to think about it because he knew it was the right thing to do.

[roselyn]

I think it was mostly impulsive. Hans is extremely kind by nature and when he saw how helpless the Jews were and how badly they were being treated, he just acted. His instincts got the better of him. I believe he didn't think about the consequences until after he gave the Jew the bread.

[baazjhaj]

Hans was a naturally kind person. It would have been against his impulse to not feed the man.

[janepearson]

I think that Hans chose to feed the man, because it was what he knew was best. I believe he knew the consequences but did not think for one second that the man was less worthy of him for a piece of bread. Hans continues with his actions throughout the story, and not because he believes he has to, but because he wants to.

[domtoye]

I think he knew the consequences of his actions but figured it didn't matter and it was worth it to help the prisoner.

[ariokamura]

I believe it was completely impulsive. It was Hans natural response. He probably sensed the consequences but never thought it through before the action. After having your life saved you probably would favor people similar to your savior as well.

[charlottepetryy]

I think Hans did it instinctively and may have considered the consequences but saw how much the man was struggling and did it anyways.

[benjaminconnor]

As many others have said, this action was completely impulsive. This becomes abundantly clear after he's whipped for giving the Jewish man the bread. "'What was I thinking?' His eyes closed tighter and opened again... 'Oh my God, Liesel, what have I done?' Yes. I must agree. What had Papa done?" (Zusak 396). Even Death sees how impulsive this action was. Hans kindness got the better of him, meaning he and his family were now more at risk than ever.