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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

by John Boyne

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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

In John Boyne’s The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, Bruno’s sister, Gretel, packs her dolls into bags and throws them away. This act marks a pivotal point in Gretel’s life. Her interests have shifted...

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In chapters 15-17, Bruno apologizes to Shmuel for denying their friendship when confronted by Lt. Kotler. After seven days, Bruno sees Shmuel again, notices his bruises, and sincerely apologizes,...

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Bruno does not give Shmuel a candy bar in The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. Although he wishes he had brought chocolates when he first meets Shmuel, he never actually does. Bruno talks about chocolate...

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