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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

by John Boyne

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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

Four similes from chapters 1 or 2 in The Boy in the Striped Pajamas include: a man "not as tall as" Bruno's father, Maria standing "like a person in prayer," a man who "does not look like a father,"...

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In The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, Bruno's father is largely responsible for Bruno's death due to his role as commandant at Auschwitz, which placed Bruno near the concentration camp. Their conflict...

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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

The exposition of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas appears in chapter 1 and at several other key points in the novel. Some of the exposition, or background, is provided by the third-person narrator,...

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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

In The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, Bruno's family moves from Berlin to Auschwitz due to his father's promotion to commandant of the concentration camp. Bruno discovers the move when he finds his...

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In The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, Bruno's grandmother vehemently disapproves of her son's role as Commandant at Auschwitz and his involvement with the Nazi regime. She openly criticizes him, calling...

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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

The relationship between Bruno and Maria in "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" is significant because it highlights themes of innocence and the human capacity for kindness. Despite the social...

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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

In The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, Bruno's house in Berlin is described as a beautiful, five-story home, indicative of his family's wealth. It features a basement and a small room with slanted...

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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

Bruno's favorite hobbies include exploring, reading about explorers, and reading children's adventure stories. He enjoys sliding down banisters and attempts to entertain himself in his new home by...

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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

Initially, Bruno assumes that the family's packing is because he is being sent away as a punishment. He wonders if he has been particularly naughty or used forbidden words, leading to this...

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Bruno's father feels proud and motivated about moving to "Out-With" due to his new job as commandant, which he sees as a well-deserved promotion and important for the country. His determination to...

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