In the book thief, How is max Vandenburg portrayed in the story? Is he a likable character? what conflicts does he face?

Max Vandenburg

A 23-year-old Jew who hides from the Nazis in the Hubermanns' basement. Max was a fist-fighter growing up, and as a teenager he resolves not to die without a fight. Max is wracked with anguish and guilt over leaving his family to save himself, but he comes to befriend Liesel as the two share their respective nightmares. Their friendship grows very deep, and Liesel reads to Max every night when he falls comatose. Max is a scrappy inspiring character. He never gives up despite the worst of circumstances. He is not only likeable but heroic as well.