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In what ways are WORDS used both positively and negatively in the story ?

Throughout the novel,Zusak develops a dichotomy, to opposing or contradictory ideas regarding words;words can be celebratory and used as a force for good, but they can also be used destructively and as a force for evil.write in response to the following idea:In what ways are WORDS used both positively and negatively in the story ?

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I immediately have to think about "Saumensch" and "Saukerl" which are used as insults but turn out to be more terms of endearment. This is however I think a bit too small scale for what you are looking for.

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