The Boy in Striped Pajamas & The Holocaust Part 2 Article

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What is a central theme of 'The Boy in Striped Pajamas'?

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Friendships can be unaware of an inequality within the relationship.

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What does Bruno fail to understand about his relationship with Shmuel?

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That Bruno’s words to Shmuel are thoughtless and inconsiderate.

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What significant event occurred first during the Holocaust?

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One of Hitler’s top commanders wrote about the need for a 'final solution' to 'the Jewish question.'

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Which character in 'The Boy in Striped Pajamas' is described as feeling guilty and small for his age?

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Bruno.

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What is the main idea of the introduction regarding the Holocaust?

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The Nazis took careful steps to plan and prepare for the Holocaust.

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Define 'The Final Solution' in the context of the Holocaust.

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The Final Solution refers to the Nazi plan for the systematic extermination of the Jewish people.

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How does the relationship between Bruno and Shmuel illustrate the theme of innocence?

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Bruno's innocence leads him to be unaware of the harsh realities of Shmuel's life.

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What role does guilt play in Bruno's character development?

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Bruno's guilt reflects his internal conflict regarding his friendship with Shmuel and the actions of his family.

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Explain the significance of the setting in 'The Boy in Striped Pajamas'.

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The setting highlights the stark contrast between Bruno's sheltered life and the harsh realities of the Holocaust.

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What does the term 'Holocaust' refer to?

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The Holocaust refers to the genocide of six million Jews and millions of others by the Nazi regime during World War II.