The Book Thief

Why does max leave the Hubermanns home?

I need to know..

Asked by
Last updated by Boaz M #1302533
Answers 4
Add Yours

Basically because he does not want to put Liesel or the Hubermanns at any more risk. Being found hidden in their basement would most certainly have grave consequences. Max also wants to actively fight the Nazis.

He doesn't want to put the Hubermann's in more danger. The army were going to each house to check if any family's were hiding Jewish families in their homes. Max decided to leave the Hubermann's house to not get them hurt or himself killed.

Source(s)

TBT

If he had stayed there any longer than he had to, then he'd be put in jail or killed. Remember, this event happened during Adolf Hitler's reign of terror as he was responsible for the deaths of 6 million Jews. After everything the Hubermann's did to protect Max, he returned the favor by leaving them to keep them safe.

Max Vandenburg, the Jewish man hiding with the Hubermanns, leaves their home in Molching, Germany, due to the increasing danger of his presence being discovered by the Nazis. As the war intensifies and the Nazi regime becomes more brutal, the risk of Max's hiding being discovered grows. The Hubermanns, particularly Hans, are also under surveillance due to their suspected anti-Nazi sentiments. Max decides to leave to protect the Hubermanns from potential harm and to avoid putting them in greater danger. He knows that if he is discovered, it would mean certain death for him and possibly for the Hubermanns as well. Additionally, Max's presence is becoming increasingly difficult to conceal, and he feels like a burden to the family. He makes the difficult decision to leave, hoping to find another safe haven and to alleviate the risks faced by the Hubermanns. His departure is a poignant moment in the book, as it marks the end of a significant period of safety and companionship for Liesel and the Hubermanns.
GradeSaver will pay $15 for your literature essays
GradeSaver will pay $25 for your college application essays
GradeSaver will pay $50 for your graduate school essays – Law, Business, or Medical
GradeSaver will pay $10 for your Community Note contributions
GradeSaver will pay $500 for your Textbook Answer contributions