The Book Thief
who is max asking please please to? why might he be pleading to someone who isnt even in the room with him?
in part 2
in part 2
Max is speaking to Hans, although he hasn't yet met him.
"He was speaking to a man he'd never met. As well as a few other important details, he knew the man's name. Hans Hubermann. (Page 141)
Max is hoping this man, a friend of his fathers, will give him sanctuary and keep him hidden.
The Book Thief