Lastly, the last major theme is lies. Throughout the book, Bruno is clueless as to what is happening. His family never explained in depth, why they moved or what the camp was. His family and friends would give him an answer that wasn't specific or ignore him. “ I want to know about the fence’” ( Boyne, 181) Bruno wanted to know if his sister knew about the fence, since no one would give him an answer. This was a revelation to Gretel, she thought it was hilarious, that Bruno didn't know about the fence or it's purpose. She explained to him that the people living on that side, lived with their own kind, jewish people, and that they associate with each other. Bruno was confused because he thought that jews were nice, since Shmuel was one, and
