TRANSFORMATION OF BASEMENT ARCHETYPE IN THE CONTEXT OF MARKUS ZUSAK’S NOVEL “THE BOOK THIEF”

In this research work the transformation of basement archetype in the context of Markus Zusak’s novel “The Book Thief” is considered, the specific features of this archetype inseparably linked in work with image of words are investigated. And here the word has not only sound, sense and information, but also huge force of influence. It is also noted that Markus Zusak does not follow the stereotypic embodiment of the basement image and gives new sounding to this archetype.