The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne is a widely loved piece of writing by many countries of the world. The novel takes place in World War II times. It is about a young German boy, Bruno, whose father is promoted Commandant by Adolf Hitler, or “The Fury” as Bruno calls him. Their family moves to “Out-With,” which can easily be interpreted as Auschwitz, the Jewish concentration camp. Being the curious boy he is, Bruno decides to explore this strange new place. He walks along the wire fence, and eventually comes upon a boy his age called Shmuel. They grow to become close friends despite their differences. Shmuel tells Bruno of how he can not find his father, and Bruno devises a plan to help Shmuel find him. He shaves his head and puts
