The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is about a 9 year old boy named Bruno. In the beginning, there isn't a lot of information but what I know is that Bruno and his family are forced to move out of their house in Berlin. It says that they are moving because of Bruno's Father's job but I doubt that is why. Bruno's mother says that they must move quickly so it might have to do with something bad happening. Bruno comes home one day to find his mother very upset and stressed and she tells him to pack his things. Their family is very rich and has multiple servants and he packs his things with the maid, Maria. We have not heard of his father but we know that he has one for the book mentions 'Father' living with them on multiple occasions. They arrive at a house somewhere (not sure where) and Bruno hates it. It is horrible and unfamiliar. Also, outside his window, he can see 'children' from what he calls it. When Gretel, his sister, looks out the window, we can see who they really are. They are not children but a group of people varying in age from young to old. That is the end of the portion of the book I have read so far.
There are many characters in the book that we have heard of so far. The main character is Bruno with his sister, Gretel, and his 'Mother' and 'Father'. He has three best friends for life that have been mentioned but not been fully explained by the author. These people are Karl, Daniel, and Martin. There is also the maid, Maria, and the butler and waiter and all the servants. These are all the characters that have been revealed in the story so far.
The beginning, before they move, takes place in Berlin. We do not know where they have moved but it will probably be revealed shortly enough. The problem is that Bruno is only 9 years old and that his family is moving without an explanation. His mother becomes particularly harsh and he has no idea why. The problem for the reader is that they don't really know the problem. Sure Bruno is confused about the move but there is probably an underlying problem that has not been exposed. I am a little confused and can't wait to read the next part to help with my confusion on the book.
The beginning, before they move, takes place in Berlin. We do not know where they have moved but it will probably be revealed shortly enough. The problem is that Bruno is only 9 years old and that his family is moving without an explanation. His mother becomes particularly harsh and he has no idea why. The problem for the reader is that they don't really know the problem. Sure Bruno is confused about the move but there is probably an underlying problem that has not been exposed. I am a little confused and can't wait to read the next part to help with my confusion on the book.
Nice job. You had quite a few missing commas in places like, "We have not heard of his father but we know that he has one for the book mentions 'Father' living with them on multiple occasions." You should have a comma before but and before for. I wish you elaborated a bit more on Bruno, he seems like an interesting character. For the most part though, your response is thorough and nicely written. Good job.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Woo. Very interesting thoughts. I wonder why you doubt the reason they are moving. It seems pretty clear through context clues that his family works for the German government and is being reassigned by the government. I look forward to reading your comments as you read more.
ReplyDelete4/5 points. You have a number of technical errors. As mentioned, you are missing commas in front of FANBOYS. Be careful.