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.
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