Chapters 11+12

What are the main themes of the novel so far?

The main themes of the novel are the Historical theme about how this event actually happened as well as this can never happen again. another theme is the fact that in Nazi Germany the Jews and the Nazi's were living so close together yet were separated so much

What are the main techniques?

Juxtaposition, Dramatic Irony, alliteration.

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

Chapter 11: 

1. Why is there such a fuss when the 'fury' comes over and who is the 'Fury'?
2. Why is it Ironic that he is called the 'Fury'?
3. Why is it Important that the 'Fury' came right before they left for Out-With?
4. Who might Eva be?
5. Why does Eva seem to be able to ignore the 'Fury'?

Chapter 12:

1. What is the Juxtaposition on Pg127 Why is the Juxtaposition important on Pg 127?
2. Why is it Interesting that Bruno wants an armband worn by his father showing his ignorance?
3. What is Ironic about the way they both moved to Out-With?
4. What is the Other Juxtaposition in PG 129?
5. Why is this Important?

Chapter 10: The Dot That Became a...

(105) What does the progression of 'dot' to 'boy' tell us about the role of exploring and meeting the people in the camp? What does this represent about how other Germans view the Jews?
It tells us that before they are meet them they are just dots but when they meet they become people. This represents that other Germans view the Jews as just Dots
(109) What effect does the boys both having the same birthday have?
It makes the Boy seem more life like and more like a Human
(113-4) What do Bruno and Shmuel 'argue' about? What does Bruno decided to stop the argument?
They argue whether Germany or Poland is a better country and Bruno decides to agree to Disagree
(115) What does Bruno's last question reveal to Shmuel? What do you think Shmuel thinks of Bruno because of asking this question?
The Last question reveals to Shmuel why are they on that side and why are they wearing Pyjama's. I think that Shmuel thinks of Bruno as an ignorant person who just cannot understand anything

Chapter 9: Bruno Remembers That He Used to Enjoy Exploration

(pg95-96) How is Lt Kotler portrayed? Why is he portrayed this way? (remember that 'how' is asking about literary techniques).
Lt Kotler is Portrayed as a arrogant self centered person there is also some alliteration with him with his Black boots, he is also a symbol for the other Soldiers it seems because he is the only one described in much detail therefore he seems to be what the whole of the Wehrmacht is cold heartless and selfish. He is portrayed this way to show what a majority of German Soldiers would be like.
What is Herr Liszt going to 'change' for Bruno? (98)
Herr Liszt is going to get Bruno out of story books and stories and teach him history
(100) What connection does Bruno make between the people in the camp and the people that come and visit his house all the time?
that they work and live together but he can't figure out how they choose who is in a uniform and who is in a Pyjama
What some of the things that Bruno begins to take notice of regarding the relationship between the soldiers and the people in 'pyjamas'?
that it looked like a game because some of the Guards would look like they are having fun and the Pyjama people wouldn't.

Chapter 7: How Mother Took Credit for Something She Hadn't Done

• How is the mother's defence of Herr Roller entirely ironic?
• It is Ironic because she is saying that they should take care about the less able while Hitler and her Husband are exterminating the less able and retarded (not Retarded in the mean way but Retarded as slow)
• What role does Kotler represent historically in the novel? (think beyond being a soldier)
• Kotler represents what allot of the Nazi followers were like even outside of the Army, he represents this idea of undying loyalty, bravery, believing in everything Hitler said.
• What character is Kotler juxtaposed with in this chapter? What effect does it have on understanding each of these characters?
• Kotler is juxtaposed with Pavel the butler because he orders Pavel to come over and there is a lengthy description of Pavel.
• How would you compare the interaction Bruno has with Pavel to all the other interactions Bruno has had with adults?
• Bruno's interaction to Pavel is more like talking to a friend rather than the adults which he thinks are higher than him and therefore won't tell them much
• Why is juxtaposition a key technique employed in Holocaust texts? How has it been used in The Boy in the Striped PJ's?
• Juxtaposition is a key technique in Holocaust texts because it shows how similar the 2 sides where and as well how different they are. It is used in The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas to highlight certain elements of Humans and places.

Again Sorry it's late.

Chapter 6 - The Overpaid Maid

• 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?
• His Radical change is that he finally thinks of Maria as a human and not just a maid. This shows that Bruno is growing up.

• Compare how Bruno and Gretel treat Maria.
• Bruno Greets Maria as a person who has feelings while Gretel treats Maria as a slave and less than a Human
• (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?
• Maria's advice to Bruno is to keep safe and only care for yourself and care about no one else. She gives him this advice because on the way Bruno is heading with outbursts of his actual feelings will get him in trouble if not killed. I think that I cannot say whether it is good or bad advice because I have never bin in a situation like that so I cannot say whether this is good or bad.
• (65-6) What is Bruno's reaction to his new thoughts/feelings? Why do you think that he reacts this way?
• His reaction to his new thoughts and feelings are awkwardness and a feeling to get away.

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Holocaust Imagery - Hitler at a Nazi Rally

This is an image of a political rally in 1934, a staple of the Nazi regime. In your own blog post answer the questions below and include the image.

• How are vectors used in this image? What effect does it have?

The vectors in this image is the Nazi Banners which draw your eyes to the centre of the picture which is Hitler and his party. The Vectors are used in this image to make Hitler who is at the very front of the Generals seem more important and/or higher than everyone else

• Describe the composition of the image and what is tells us about the Nazis and Hitler.

The Composition is that there are the Common people out to the side of the Nazis who are separated then you have the normal Wehrmacht or the Nazi normal soldiers who again were separated from Hitler by an invisible barrier but then the most important is the fact that Hitler is in front of his official party which indicates that he is higher and thinks he is more mighty than everyone else

• How is symmetry used? What effect does it have?

The symmetry in the picture are the crowds who are in complete order which in the black and white look exactly same also the Wehrmacht soldiers look symmetrical apart from the swastikas on their arms they could be almost the same this creates this idea of power and influence because people will think that if they can make that all symmetrical than what can't they do

• What effect does this picture being in black and white have?

The Effect of the Picture being black and white makes the people seem almost more menacing and also it allows there to be more symmetry because you don't see the colour

• Discuss the use of line in this image. What effect does it have?

The Line in the Image is the the line of SS which keep the Citizens in control and don't allow them to pour out onto the parade ground there is also the line of Wehrmachtwhose lines are Symmetrical.

Capter 3 the boy in the striped Pyjamas

• Describe how Bruno and Gretel's relationship is introduced in the chapter.

There relationship is like most siblings relations the older one tries to take much power and act older thinking the yunger is anoying whie the younger thinks the older is aboying because they act like that

• List quotes that show how the new house is described.

It was Very hollow and he decided that he better not go jumping around this house too often or it might collapse around their ears.

• It was very hollow and he decided that he better not go jumping around this house too often or it might collapse around their ears. What is the significance of this quote?

The Quote is significante becuase Bruno feels that if he does anything fun the whole house will be destroyed becasye of how lifeless it was which is completely opposite of what happened back in his old house where he would be able to do anything they want.

• What is Bruno's reaction to the new house?

His reaction is that he dosn't like it because the house is empty and univiting, boring strickt

• How does it compare to their old house?

their old house seemed inviting while this new house his univiting, the old house had people the new one dosn't the street  in Berlin had people and had other houses and had vendors on the street.

• How does Gretel relate to her father?

Gretel relates to her father because she thinks very high of him becuase she thinks that he does everything for the good of them which might harm other people but dosn't care and he has power therefore she wants to have power over people like Bruno

• oes Bruno understand where they are? What makes you believe this?

No because he keeps asking stupid questions over and over again indicating that he doesn't understand even when he gets the answer

• Does Gretel understand where they are? Explain.

Meagrely because she seems to know more about where they are while Bruno has to ask about everything while Gretel seems to know more

• How is Bruno's description of 'Out-with' represent a motif? What is darkly ironic about this?

It is a motif because they keep on repeating that this house has been abandoned and/or forced out it is darkly ironic because the people where more likely killed than anything else, also because Out-with sounds like Auschwitz which is where they are.

• Read pgs 27-29. How are Bruno's and Gretel's reaction to 'the children' Bruno sees through the window different? What does this tell us about these two characters and their perception/understanding of where they are?