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The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, which was later changed to The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, was written by John Boyne. The story follows a young boy, Bruno, through the Holocaust.

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How does Bruno betray shmuel in th book the boy in the striped pajams?

In The Book

Gretel catches head lice, so Bruno gets his head shaved. Shmuel brings him a pair of "pajamas" and he goes inside the camp.

In The Movie

Bruno wears a cap, and Shmuel brings him the pajamas.

What is Bruno's relationship like with his sister in the boy in the striped pajamas?

Bruno has a better relationship with his mother then his father, Bruno is clearly fairly close as he asks most of his questions to his mother. His father is working at the camp so his mother is one only people he can talk to.

What is the author trying to say in The Boy in the Striped Pajamas?

Discrimination is portrayed in the novel by the unfair treatment of the Jewish. Societies thoughts based on the Jewish brought on by Hitler were biased. Which led to dislike or distrust of them. It caused them to be discriminated.

Is The Boy in the Striped Pajamas suitable for children?

Although not nearly as explicit as it could get, (it's from a little kid's point of view) The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is NOT A CHILDREN'S MOVIE. It deals with the holocaust. It would be a good idea to run through the content before letting a child watch it. Audiences of all ages will be sobbing at the end, because the end is set in a gas chamber. Recommend audiences: 11 or 12 and up. This may be upsetting for children any younger; as if it isn't upsetting enough for teenagers or adults.

Who is Herr Listz in the story the boy in the striped pajamas?

He is the teacher that Brunos dad sent to the house so they can be taught

What made Herr Roller go crazy in The Boy in the Striped Pajamas?

He went 'crazy' because of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. He fought during WW1 and seeing so many people die painfully and slowly plus all the shells that were exploding around him scarred him. Basically he died on the inside and now all that he thinks about is that people are trying to kill him so he fights back.

Who played Bruno in The Boy in the Striped Pajamas?

Asa Butterfield is the actor who plays Bruno in the boy in the striped pyjamas, which is by the way a great book and film.
Asa Butterfield plays Bruno in The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. My favourite film ever (: x

What do you think was the cause of the argument between Bruno's father and grandmother?

Grandmother hates war and wants peace but his son the commandant is part of the secret soldier organisation and he is a very high officer

What words are said by lieutenant kotler in The Boy in the Striped Pajamas that Bruno cannot understand?

Bruno's father is based on the first commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf. Making Bruno's last name Hoess.

What is the purpose of the boy in the striped pajamas-book?

it symbolizes what happened during the Holocaust. it symbolizes the harsh conditions of the camp, gas chambers, death, starvation, and weakness.

What is pyjamas origin?

India and SW Asia, where "paijama" are loose, lightweight trousers secured with a drawstring. The English spelling replaced the "ai" sound with a "y", while the American spelling simply dropped the "i" (pajamas). The plural form is used (as in "pants") except when used as an adjective to describe tops or bottoms. In Europe, the US, and Australia, pyjamas/pajamas refers almost exclusively to sleepwear.

In The Boy In The Striped Pajamas who does Bruno think the Jews are?

Bruno is naive. He doesn't exactly know what's going on around him.

In the movie after Bruno sees the propaganda film, he is thinking about joining the Nazis side. But with his teacher and Gretel telling him one thing, and Pavel and Shmuel acting totally different. Both Shmuel and Pavel are nice, and nothing like what everyone is telling him Jews are like.

Towards the end, he questions his fathers morales. Jews obviously aren't as bad as everyone says.

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Quotes?

Quotes from "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas" directed by Mark Herman

Ralf: "I'm a soilder, soilders fight war."

Elsa: "That's not war!"

Ralf: "It's a vital part of it!"

Lieutanant Kotler: "They smell worse when they burn don't they?"

Grandmother: "I sometimes wonder if this is all down to me, making you those costumes for your little plays when you were tiny. You used to adore all that dressing up. Does it still make you feel special, Ralph dear? The uniform... and what it stands for?"

Ralf: "Mother. It's a party. Let's not spoil it."

Grandmother: "Ha! Me? Spoil things?"

Ralf: "You should be careful. Airing your views so publicly could land you in trouble. You know that."

Grandfather: "You know, Ralf, your mother really is sick. She's been talking about this visit for weeks."

Elsa: "Maybe that's what's made her sick."

What chapter does Pavel spill the wine on Lientenant Kolter in the book The Boy in Striped Pajamas?

It is on chapter 12 on page 148-149(it does no't tell it but it give us hints and clues that he died)

by mirko ramphul