Mahatma Gandhi once said: “An unjust law is in itself a species of violence. Arrest for violation is even more so. However, the law of non-violence says that we must resist violence not through counter-violence but through non-violence. I do this by breaking the law and peacefully submitting to arrest and imprisonment. Markus Zusak's novel The Book Thief clearly demonstrates the positive outcome of acts of resistance through the exchanges between characters. For example, Hans shows resilience through his acts of kindness. Additionally, Max's courageous actions demonstrate the challenge. Finally, Liesel uses the power of books and words to challenge fascist beliefs. Through the exchanges between the characters, acts of resistance against the Nazi regime are accomplished. First of all, Hans demonstrates acts of resistance through his caring attitude. For example, Hans helps discriminated Jews; as he demonstrates his defiance towards the Nazi regime. Hans gives a slice of bread to a Jew and, as he continues his journey to the concentration camps, Death (personified) describes: "The Jew [stands] before him, expecting another handful of derision , but he [watches] with everyone else as Hans Hubberman [reaches] out his hand and [presents] a piece of race, as if by magic” (Zusak 394). As Death describes it, Hans impulsively resists the Nazi Party by helping the Jews. He gives the man hope, allowing him to continue his journey despite German intolerance. Likewise, Hans brings happiness to everyone around him by challenging Hitler's strict system and sad Germany through his music. Hans plays the accordion given to him by a Jew, as Death states: “…he [plays] the accordion in the kitchen. A promise was a promise. There is music, soup... middle of paper... fire coming from a fire, during the celebration of Hitler's birthday. Death relates: “Smoke [rises] from the blanket as she [juggles] with it and [hurries] away…the nerve-sick beauty was proving shorter and shorter with each stride » (Zusak 120). Thus, his impression of Liesel's act of theft demonstrates his animosity toward the oppressor. Stealing is his way of taking revenge on his enemy (Hitler), of taking back what he destroyed (his family). Without a doubt, Liesel Memminger's verbal and physical actions demonstrate her opposition to fascism. In conclusion, the transactions between the characters demonstrate acts of resistance against the Nazi regime. Zusak uses the transaction between Max, Hans, and Liesel to display resistance in the story. Silent resistance is used by revolutionaries to take a stand against freedom and against human discrimination, as similarly seen in The Book Thief..