Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Boy in the striped PJ's Chapter 11/12

What are the main themes of the novel so far? I would say that the main theme so far is a historical theme. You can see this very clearly because its based off the holocaust. The characters in the book, Bruno, Maria, they aren't real and the story may not have been off a real story, but the things going on around them are real. Innocence, friendship, inequality, fear, ignorance are all other main themes of the story, inequality and innocence are probably also two of the main themes, since equality was one of the main reasons for the war in the first place

What are the main techniques? Allusion, juxtaposition, imagery, alliteration and similes.

Think of 5 important questions for each of these two chapters about how important motifs and themes play a role in each chapter. 

When the Fury came to dinner, how did Bruno's innocence cover up who the Fury was and what he was asking of his father?
How is the stereotypical German portrayed when the Fury and his wife come over for dinner?
If Bruno had understood what was going on around him, with the war and everything with the fury (who he is, what he does) do you think his view would be different.
Who is eve and what is ironic about her being with Hitler.
Chapter 12
In chapter 12 how does Bruno's innocence and his age and knowledge cover up the fact that Smuel is a Jew and why he's not allowed outside of the fence?
Does the fence dividing Bruno and Smeul resemble anything?
Does Bruno feel sorry for the position that Smuel is in, or does he see Smuel as lucky?
Does the theme of equality play a big role in this chapter. Why,why not?

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