Question

(The Boy in the Striped Pajamas) After reading Chapter 1, discuss how the author uses Bruno’s questioning of circumstances, to also introduce two themes: 1) Fragmented families result in isolation; and 2) Lies and deceit beget more lies and deceit? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Answer 1

The story is said from Bruno's point of view.

Step-by-step explanation:

• Bruno's father is promoted as a commandant and had to relocate to a concentration camp. Bruno hates moving to the camp. He describes the new house as barren and depressing and stays with his friends. Bruno isolates himself from the family and befriends Shmuel.

• Once Maria finds Bruno stuffing his pocket with food even after he had stomach full. When she asked him about that, he said that he was going for a walk. He did not want to reveal his friendship with Shmuel.

• He feels ashamed after lying.