Why does Zusak often in the Book Thief portray characters with a tendency to fight and mdashincluding Max and Liesel. Is a child who fights more forgivable that an adult who fights Why?

Zusak portrays characters with a tendency to fight to show the impact of their harsh circumstances on their behavior. For Liesel and Max, fighting becomes a way to cope and assert agency in the face of oppression. In the context of the story, a child fighting is often more forgivable than an adult, as children are more likely to be influenced by their environment and lack the understanding and maturity of adults.