What caused John Boyne to write this particular book? Tip: If you don’t remember the class discussion, you can look online. (10 pts.)
John Boyne had a passion for reading and writing books at a young age. He loved history and heroic adventure stories. He thought to himself what It’d be like for children at a young age to fight in World War 2. He often question himself asking if he was as brave and strong as the kids who did fight in the war. And just the few years later the book The Boy in the Striped Pajamas was published.
Describe the relationship between Bruno and Gretel? (15 pts.)
Generally Bruno and Gretel don’t get along. Gretel is not sensitive like Bruno is. Gretel accepts Nazi ideology. It is not until the end of the story that Gretel matures and you see her sensitives.
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Explain how the mood and tone of this book change from beginning to end. You may reference your notes in your interactive student notebook. (50 pts.)
In the beginning of the story is happy because they’re doing great in Berlin. As the soon as the family moves the mood changes. As Bruno meets Shmuel the story becomes sad. When Bruno learns about Shmuel like when he tells him about how he used to live in Poland the story becomes very sad. Although its very sad there is some curiosity. The reader becomes suspenseful and always want to know what happens next. At the end when Bruno is burned to death this is the most heartbreaking part of the story.
7. How has reading this book changed or shaped you as a person who is about to approach adulthood? Give reasons for your answer. (50 pts.)
This book has made me realize how lucky I am. I have an education, house, food, etc. Shmuel was a kid younger than me living in a horrible time. This book has also taught me to never feel bad for myself. This also reminds me how great my country is. Having a free country being able to have my own religion, and not being punished for my
John Boyne had a passion for reading and writing books at a young age. He loved history and heroic adventure stories. He thought to himself what It’d be like for children at a young age to fight in World War 2. He often question himself asking if he was as brave and strong as the kids who did fight in the war. And just the few years later the book The Boy in the Striped Pajamas was published.
Describe the relationship between Bruno and Gretel? (15 pts.)
Generally Bruno and Gretel don’t get along. Gretel is not sensitive like Bruno is. Gretel accepts Nazi ideology. It is not until the end of the story that Gretel matures and you see her sensitives.
Use evidence from …show more content…
Explain how the mood and tone of this book change from beginning to end. You may reference your notes in your interactive student notebook. (50 pts.)
In the beginning of the story is happy because they’re doing great in Berlin. As the soon as the family moves the mood changes. As Bruno meets Shmuel the story becomes sad. When Bruno learns about Shmuel like when he tells him about how he used to live in Poland the story becomes very sad. Although its very sad there is some curiosity. The reader becomes suspenseful and always want to know what happens next. At the end when Bruno is burned to death this is the most heartbreaking part of the story.
7. How has reading this book changed or shaped you as a person who is about to approach adulthood? Give reasons for your answer. (50 pts.)
This book has made me realize how lucky I am. I have an education, house, food, etc. Shmuel was a kid younger than me living in a horrible time. This book has also taught me to never feel bad for myself. This also reminds me how great my country is. Having a free country being able to have my own religion, and not being punished for my