The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

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Who does Bruno think the people in the striped pajamas are when he first arrives to the new house?

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Bruno thinks the people in the striped pajamas are farmers.

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What can we infer that Bruno and Gretel see out the window?

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Bruno and Gretel see a concentration camp out the window.

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By the end of the book, how long have Bruno and Shmuel been meeting?

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Bruno and Shmuel have been meeting for more than a year.

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What realization does Bruno’s father come to after much thought?

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Bruno’s father realizes that Bruno is gone because of him.

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What does Bruno do at the end of the novel?

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At the end of the novel, Bruno follows a large crowd of people into a long room.

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What is the significance of the striped pajamas in the story?

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The striped pajamas symbolize the dehumanization of the Jewish people during the Holocaust.

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How does Bruno's perspective on the people in the camp change throughout the story?

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Bruno initially sees them as different and separate, but he eventually forms a friendship with Shmuel, realizing their shared humanity.

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What role does innocence play in 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas'?

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Innocence is a central theme, as Bruno's naivety highlights the tragic consequences of prejudice and hatred.

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What does the fence symbolize in the story?

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The fence symbolizes the division between different worlds, innocence and guilt, and the barriers created by prejudice.

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How does the setting influence the story?

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The setting, a concentration camp during World War II, creates a backdrop of horror that contrasts with Bruno's innocent perspective.