Sunday, August 7, 2011

Boy in the striped PJ's

  • Describe Bruno's voice. Give examples to support.

He speaks like he's in early Brittan, saying 'mother' instead of mum


  • What characters are introduced? Describe each and give examples to support.

Grete- Weird and different by the sounds of it, may have something wrong with her
Maria- the butler, seems not to speak back, could be because she didn't want to or because she can't

Lars-The butler, not much info on him
Father- has an important job with men in fancy uniforms
Bruno- Young, curiosity gets the better of him, behaves, is liked most in the famiy
Mum- kind, red hair, cries a lot, 

  • Who are presented as victims in this chapter and what are the victims of? Do you think that it is fair to consider them victims?

The victims would probably have to be Bruno's family since they have to move but its not fair to call them victims since they didn't do something


  • Irony is an important element of the story. How is it used here in the first chapter? Give examples to support your answer.

  • How is the setting presented in this chapter?
in a house which sounds a bit small and cramped with a lot going on and it doesn't give you a clear outline of whats happening

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