Hans Generosity: Good or Bad?

After reading "The long walk to Dachau" and "Peace", I finally got to understand Hans' unconditional human kindness, and how his generosity can almost destroy his family's life. The chapter first starts off with a group of Jews walking through the town of Molching, which Zusak subtly points out Hans is bothered with their pain, " Hans watched them above the heads of the crowding audience. I'm sure his eyes are silver and strained." pg 392. After Hans sees an old Jew falling down constantly and close to death, Hans gives him some bread. Although Hans knew that the soldiers were right there, Hans innate generosity almost cost him his life and the Jew's life to give nourishment to a fellow human being. The Jews cry tears of joy for his kindness, while Hans is beaten by a German official. Hans is taken home bloody and beaten, and the family knows that they are in danger. The second chapter revolves around Max's leaving and Hand regret. Hans' choice to help those in need put other people in need into greater danger, like Max. When Max realises what Hans has done, he leaves the Huberman house to find a safer location and to spare the Huberman family. On another note, we also see how great an impact Max has on the Huberman family, because once he leaves they stand there "for 30 seconds of forever." Back to Hans, though, this chapter demonstrates his generosity for his family, and how he regrets putting them in danger. We see Hans drinking, which we haven't seen before, and we see him more stressed out. Eventually, after a couple of weeks, Hans tells Liesil " I am stupid...the thing i want them to come for me, Anything better than this waiting." pg 403. At the end of this chapter, Hans sees the coated men and runs to them, screaming " I'm right here, its me you want, i live in this one!" pg 403. We see Hans being such a good hearted person he gives himself up. While Hans sincerely believes they have come for him, they really have come for Rudy.