In "fresh air, an Old Nightmare..." Death describes adjustments made to Liesel's nightmare. What are these adjustments and how does it represent what she is facing in her own life?

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Asked by abcd e #321005 on 5/7/2013 9:23 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 5/7/2013 9:41 PM

Answered by Aslan on 5/7/2013 9:32 PM

Liesel usually sees her brother coughing up blood and dying on the train in her nightmare. Now she sees Max doing this in her nightmare.

Answered by abcd e #321005 on 5/7/2013 9:39 PM

how does it represent what she is facing in her own life?

Answered by Aslan on 5/7/2013 9:41 PM

Liesel is constantly worried about losing Max, a brother -figure in her life. Max is sick and her fear manifests itself in her dreams.