Chapter 6 Boy in Striped PJ's

• On pg 60 Bruno reveals a radical shift in his perspective and understanding of Maria. What is this radical shift? What does this show is developing in Bruno? At start of this chapter suddenly Bruno thinks in a more adult way and has his own sense of realization of the world he lives in. Typically for a young boy or girl that age they live their life thinking that the world is all about them. But once they grow older they gain knowledge and experience and come to terms on what the world is really about. Bruno figures out himself that what he's going through is similar to what other people are going through to and he starts to think more like a worldly person . Empathy

• Compare how Bruno and Gretel treat Maria.There is a massive difference in the way Bruno and Gretal treat Maria. Bruno after suddenly realizing that people are living people with feelings, he starts to treat Maria with lots of respect and thinks of Maria as a friend after he listened to her story and how she ended up working for the family. Gretal on the other hand treats Gretal like a slave and she is very rude and selfish the way she acts and treats Maria. Gretal feels that she has a dominance over her becuase Maria works for the family and even though Maria is working for the family Gretal doesn't treat her like an elder person like Bruno does.
• (pg 65) What is Maria's advice to Bruno about 'keeping safe'? Why do you think that she gives this advice? Do you think that it is good or bad advice? Since we understand what she means because of our historical knowledge we know that she means for Bruno to stay out of trouble and not to express his feelings or ask any questions about the camp which is actually a concentration camp. She gives this advice becuase she starts to notice Bruno is very expressive about what he feels and Maria knows if he talks about of asks any questions about the camp to any higher up Nazi Soldier the whole family could be in a lot of trouble. I think this is good advice becuase it will get to a stage where father will not tolerate his behavior since he is especially nice to him because they just recently moved and father understands that is a lot to take in.
• (65-6) What is Bruno's reaction to his new thoughts/feelings? Why do you think that he reacts this way? Bruno is very surprised about his new feelings becuase he likes to express himself and he is the only character who does express himself and he feels that things will never go back to the way they were back in Berlin so he is very upset that he feels the life he had in Berlin will never be revisited.