Words have been the only constant throughout history; the only thing that linked men and women from different eras and cultures. The greatest and most inspiring people have all used words to plant the seeds of something new; on the other hand, it is not a well-kept secret. Dictators and unworthy leaders know the power of words. Markus Zusak tried to show the world how powerful a word can be. One word can spark friendship while many words can turn into hatred. Although words can impact messages to different people differently, each is inevitably linked to the next. A word that has power receives its power from the influence it garners from those who choose to listen; words can hurt or heal the audience and the result is reflected in influence. First, power lies within everyone. Markus Zusak formulates power so that it resides in everyone, but only in a few who know how to direct it. The power of the world lies in words. For example, one label has cost many people their lives. As a “communist” or “Jew” in Nazi Germany would not allow you to live a comfortable life. For Liessel in particular, the word “communist” occupied many important moments in his life. This word was primarily the reason why her father was absent from her life. One person lambasted the word “communist” as more than a political stance, but rather a reason to strike fear into the homes of many people. She heard a speech at the book burning about how the Nazis defeated another enemy, the Communists: “Her mother starved, her father disappeared. Communist. His dead brother. “And now we say goodbye to this waste, to this poison. » (Zusak 111). A word stole his father and mother from him. A word stole his child... in the middle of a paper... tish, etc., but rather in the strength and unity of his own nationality” (Hitler 384-385). Hitler states bluntly that the Germans have been mistreated and are "clearly" the most distinguished race, but that they must blame the loss of World War I on the mistakes of inferior peoples. This book was the beginning of his influence, with the printing press still booming, it helped spread his word. Hitler, a great orator, gave speeches, engaged politically, connected with the people, used economics as an argument for his ideas, spread propaganda, and used the guilt of punishment severe to achieve appeasement. Death recounts some statistics: “In 1933, 90 percent of Germans showed unwavering support for Adolf Hitler. That leaves 10 percent of those who did not” (Zusak 63). Hitler had taken control, and no one could stop him, he had used a simple tool to take over the world.