Pavel to his family regarding living in the camp and working for Bruno's family-
Dear Mother and Father, since I have been sent to this place, I have not seen my friends since entering this camp, they told us that we were only here for a short time, but we have been here for months, they feed us irregularly. I am hungry, I am cold. Many of my friends have disappeared, I have searched far and wide across the camp and I can not find them. Every Friday night there is this horrible smell coming from the large chimneys at the far end of the camp. I was offered to be a waiter at the commander of the camps home, I have been working there for a few weeks now. It is better than the labor at the camp, but I am constantly abused by the commanders soldiers.
Pretend that the father resigned when Bruno couldn't be found. What would the letter to the 'Fury' be like?-
Dear Fury, Due to the recent loss of my son it has striked a heavily blow in my feeling towards the demanding job that you have asked me to do, I am therefore resigning from the duties you have given me. I can no longer take the stress and pain that I am causing others. My wife and daughter agree with me and we cannot stay here and pretend nothing had happened. Your's Sincerely
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Chapter 13- The Bottle of Wine
134) How does the initial paragraph frame Bruno's state of mind? After Bruno's many visits to Shmuel by the fence, slightly cheered up Bruno and he is now starting to give up on his campaign to go back to Berlin, Bruno isn't as lonely as he was before and starting to settle in.
(136) What does the question Bruno asks Maria show about his development? Bruno is becoming more curious about Pavel and why he'd give up being a doctor to be a waiter It shows that he is slowly beggining to understand why their is a camp near their home..
(137) What is important about Maria's reaction to Bruno's question? Maria freezes for a few seconds to register what Bruno just said, she probably is worried about Bruno because he has found out about the people in PJ's and knows things that he shouldn't know.
(138) Why does Bruno want to tell Shmuel about Pavel? What does this highlight about Bruno's understanding of what is going on? He believes that Shmuel might know Pavel and be able to tell him a bit more about him.
(140) What do the boys argue about? They argue about whether soldiers are good people or not. Who does Bruno defend? Bruno defends the soldiers because he thinks they are good people and make everything better for people. Who is right/wrong? In this case I think shmuel is right because he is the victim of the soldiers cruel mistreatment and Bruno's father is just as bad.
(140) Shmuel says 'You don't know what it's like here.' and Bruno reacts by saying 'You don't have any sisters, do you?' He says this to avoid an answer to Shmuel. What does this show about Bruno's understanding of what is happening? I think Bruno is beginning to understand what the camp actually is and wants to steer off the topic.
(141) What connection do the boys have regarding Lt. Kotler? They both feel ill of Lt. Kotler, Bruno is scared of him because he acts and looks intimidating, while Shmuel is beaten and treated cruely by Kotler.
(142) What has changed in the the way Bruno sees Pavel?
(143) What important words are used to describe the way the father eats and addresses Bruno? What makes them important? How do they relate to the scene and the father as a character? Father talks to Bruno in a very questioning manner and eager to understand why Bruno dislikes Geography and History, Father is also stabbing and slashing the lamb.
(145) We learn Lt. Kotler's first name - 'Kurt'. What is it about the sounds in his full name that are important? 'Kurt Kotler'
(146-7) What do we learn about Kotler's father? Kotlers father used to be a professor in Germany but moved to Switzerland for unknown reasons. What is Bruno's father's reaction/suggestion regarding Kotler's father leaving Germany for Switzerland? He is questioning Kotler as to why he's father left the "Great Nation" and left to move to Switzerland.
(148) What happens to break the tension at the dinner table? What does Kotler do and what are everyone's reactions? Pavel spills wine all over Lt. Kotler's lap and he glows red with anger and beats Pavel, Mother and Gretel go pale and Bruno gets teary. What does Bruno decide regarding disagreeing with anyone anymore after seeing what happens to Kotler? He decides that it is best to avoid disagreeing with people and not cause any chaos or the same thing might happen to Bruno. What does this relate to historically in regards to the Nazis? Their disregard and foul treatment of the Jews.
(136) What does the question Bruno asks Maria show about his development? Bruno is becoming more curious about Pavel and why he'd give up being a doctor to be a waiter It shows that he is slowly beggining to understand why their is a camp near their home..
(137) What is important about Maria's reaction to Bruno's question? Maria freezes for a few seconds to register what Bruno just said, she probably is worried about Bruno because he has found out about the people in PJ's and knows things that he shouldn't know.
(138) Why does Bruno want to tell Shmuel about Pavel? What does this highlight about Bruno's understanding of what is going on? He believes that Shmuel might know Pavel and be able to tell him a bit more about him.
(140) What do the boys argue about? They argue about whether soldiers are good people or not. Who does Bruno defend? Bruno defends the soldiers because he thinks they are good people and make everything better for people. Who is right/wrong? In this case I think shmuel is right because he is the victim of the soldiers cruel mistreatment and Bruno's father is just as bad.
(140) Shmuel says 'You don't know what it's like here.' and Bruno reacts by saying 'You don't have any sisters, do you?' He says this to avoid an answer to Shmuel. What does this show about Bruno's understanding of what is happening? I think Bruno is beginning to understand what the camp actually is and wants to steer off the topic.
(141) What connection do the boys have regarding Lt. Kotler? They both feel ill of Lt. Kotler, Bruno is scared of him because he acts and looks intimidating, while Shmuel is beaten and treated cruely by Kotler.
(142) What has changed in the the way Bruno sees Pavel?
(143) What important words are used to describe the way the father eats and addresses Bruno? What makes them important? How do they relate to the scene and the father as a character? Father talks to Bruno in a very questioning manner and eager to understand why Bruno dislikes Geography and History, Father is also stabbing and slashing the lamb.
(145) We learn Lt. Kotler's first name - 'Kurt'. What is it about the sounds in his full name that are important? 'Kurt Kotler'
(146-7) What do we learn about Kotler's father? Kotlers father used to be a professor in Germany but moved to Switzerland for unknown reasons. What is Bruno's father's reaction/suggestion regarding Kotler's father leaving Germany for Switzerland? He is questioning Kotler as to why he's father left the "Great Nation" and left to move to Switzerland.
(148) What happens to break the tension at the dinner table? What does Kotler do and what are everyone's reactions? Pavel spills wine all over Lt. Kotler's lap and he glows red with anger and beats Pavel, Mother and Gretel go pale and Bruno gets teary. What does Bruno decide regarding disagreeing with anyone anymore after seeing what happens to Kotler? He decides that it is best to avoid disagreeing with people and not cause any chaos or the same thing might happen to Bruno. What does this relate to historically in regards to the Nazis? Their disregard and foul treatment of the Jews.
Chapter 12- Shmuel thinks of an answer to Brunos question
126) How would you compare Shmuel's voice to Bruno's? Shmuel is trying to explain why he is there and he to is asking why they had to come to this horrible place, whereas Bruno is questioning him in disbelief. Shmuel does speak more maturely, and Bruno speaks like a little child and speaks ignorantly of what is happening around him.
(128-130) How would you describe the way that Bruno acts and reacts to Shmuel tell his story about coming to the camp? Bruno doesn't really understand why all these things are happening for no reason, which is another example of why Bruno is so ignorant.
(131) When Bruno and Shmuel talk about chocolate how is Bruno portrayed?
(132) Do you think that Bruno understands the situation that Shmuel is in? No, Bruno does not have a clue as to why Shmuel has been sent to this concentration camp, Bruno obviously does not show any interest in current affairs or read newspapers or listen to the radio, otherwise he would understand the situation.
(133) What is ironic about Bruno thinking 'the last think he wanted to do was be unkind to Shmuel'? Because Bruno does not understand about the situation he does not know what side he is on, it is ironic because Bruno's father is practically running the death camp and causing the pain that Shmuel is having. Bruno is not reflecting the negative attitude towards the Jews like so many Germans would have done at the time, a typical German soldier or Nazi supporter would have treated the Jews like dirt and would not care about their feelings.
(133) What is ironic about the statement - 'Bruno was of the opinion that when it came to parents, and especially when it came to sisters, what they didn't know couldn't hurt them.'?
(128-130) How would you describe the way that Bruno acts and reacts to Shmuel tell his story about coming to the camp? Bruno doesn't really understand why all these things are happening for no reason, which is another example of why Bruno is so ignorant.
(131) When Bruno and Shmuel talk about chocolate how is Bruno portrayed?
(132) Do you think that Bruno understands the situation that Shmuel is in? No, Bruno does not have a clue as to why Shmuel has been sent to this concentration camp, Bruno obviously does not show any interest in current affairs or read newspapers or listen to the radio, otherwise he would understand the situation.
(133) What is ironic about Bruno thinking 'the last think he wanted to do was be unkind to Shmuel'? Because Bruno does not understand about the situation he does not know what side he is on, it is ironic because Bruno's father is practically running the death camp and causing the pain that Shmuel is having. Bruno is not reflecting the negative attitude towards the Jews like so many Germans would have done at the time, a typical German soldier or Nazi supporter would have treated the Jews like dirt and would not care about their feelings.
(133) What is ironic about the statement - 'Bruno was of the opinion that when it came to parents, and especially when it came to sisters, what they didn't know couldn't hurt them.'?
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Chapter 11: The Fury
(118) What does the mother's obsession with her 'list' represent? It means that she wants the house to look clean for the Fury for dinner, probably because she wants the Fury to think highly of the family. What does the list distract her from? What do you think about meeting Adolf Hitler? Mother is surprised that Adolf Hitler is coming to dinner, because he is a person of such high importance.
(120) What is ironic when the father says 'The last thing we need is for either of you to start behaving like children.'? This statement is ironic because Gretel and Bruno are children and that is how they act normally. They are expected to act like adults, but that is much to ask from an 8 yr old.
(121) How is juxtaposition used in the introduction of 'The Fury'? When Bruno looks at the Fury, he wondered whether the guests deserved all the fuss, being made about them. Bruno looked at the physical side of Hitler. 'The Fury was far shorter than Father and not, Bruno supposed, as strong.' Bruno also thinks about the Fury's assumption of power and respect that is given to him. 'The matter was resolved quickly, however, as the Fury was the rudest guest Bruno had ever witnessed, turned around and and walked directly into the dining room and promptly sat down at the head of the table-in Fathers seat!'.
(122) How is the 'Fury's' behavior juxtaposed with everyone else'? The Fury shows arrogance and an expectation of supreme treatment and respect. The Fury sits down at the head of the table and walks around like it is his own home.
(123) Is this a stereotypical representation of Hitler? Why/why not? Well it does represent, Hitlers insensitive and strict treatment of others.
(124) We are given a very abbreviated discussion between the mother and father. What are they talking about? They are talking about the conversation they were having with Fury and his expectations of Father. What are their views on the topic? Father is trying to avoid the conversation and continue to live in this horrible place, he also says that if he stopped performing his duties at the camp, the family would be taken away and treated like jews. Mother is stating how she believes the Children shouldn't grow up here, she also say's that what Father is doing is not Natural but cruel. What effect does showing the parents conversation in this manner rather than the whole conversation? It gives the reader a short sneak peak about what they are talking about, if the Author showed the entire converstaion it would give away the mystery of whats happening at Out With.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Evaluating Your Partners Performance
Today in class we are going to listen to a discussion for 5-10 min on each chapter (11 + 12).
During the conversation you are to take notes on:
During the conversation you are to take notes on:
- participation
- what questions/answers they ask
- do they know what they are talking about
- overall what is your impression of their understanding of what is happening in the chapter
Give your partner an HONEST score out of 10 (10 being the best).
Participation 8/10
He answered 3 questions
Hamish showed understanding in the questions asked.
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