In the first page of the book thief prologue we are introduced to the narrator with a reference to colour. “First the colours. Then the humans. Thats usually how I see things. Or at least, how I try.” This use of symbolism by referencing colours develops the audiences thoughts about what colour he sees. The audience can identify the red shade which appears on the cover of the book. The colour red is often associated with blood, crime, love, and death. From the use of red these factors are things that the audience expects to see in the book.