The first reference to color from the “Book Thief” is the cover and the symbolism of the color red, this is used to show that the book will have bloodshed and the confirms this when seeing a splattered red. The red can also symbolize passion, anger and hate so it is also uncertain at this point where the book could steam this this idea further. This is significant because before even reading the book we see how the color may play a big part to convey ideas or thoughts