The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas chapter 9 questions


(pg95-96) How is Lt Kotler portrayed? Why is he portrayed this way? (remember that 'how' is asking about literary techniques)


Black boots, whole world - alliteration - superiority
Suck-up
Arrogant
Selfish
Stereotypical Nazi soldier
Juxtaposed to Pavel
Pavel - stereotypical Jew, gets sympathy




What is Herr Liszt going to 'change' for Bruno? (98)


Hissing sound - relates to snake - Christianity - Adam and Eve - Garden of Eden - Female, male - Gretel, Bruno
Take away innocence




(100) What connection does Bruno make between the people in the camp and the people that come and visit his house all the time?


Jewish people - striped pajamas - juxtaposition between Jewish people and Nazis


What some of the things that Bruno begins to take notice of regarding the relationship between the soldiers and the people in 'pyjamas'?


Not equals, wondering who chooses who wears what