Kathryn Carrieres claims are not found to be incorrect, but are not vital to interpreting the films message. Therefore, the evil in the film plays no part in understanding the value of true friendship. Bruno confides in Shmuel, at first, because he is lonely and innocent. However as the novel develops their friendship grows into something authentic which crosses the boundaries of race, religion and culture. Over the course of the novel there are times when the friendship is tested, threatened and almost betrayed but Bruno and Shmuel remain true to their friendship even in the darkest and devastating of endings. The interpretation of Bruno and Shmuel’s bond in the film The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is fundamental in understanding the significant theme of love and friendship.
Works Cited
Carriere, Kathryn. "Film Review: The Boy in Striped Pyjamas." Journal of Religion & Film 13.1 (2009): n. pag. Web.
Gakuran, Michael. "Aristotle’s Moral Philosophy | Gakuranman • Adventure First." Gakuranman Adventure First RSS. N.p., 21 May 2008. Web.
Herman, Mark, Rosie Alison, Christine Langan, David Heyman, Benoît Delhomme, Michael Ellis, James Horner, Natalie Ward, Martin Childs, Vera Farmiga, David Thewlis, Rupert Friend, David Hayman, Asa Butterfield, Jack Scanlon, Amber Beattie, Sheila Hancock, Richard Johnson, Jim Norton, and John Boyne. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.