Character Emotions and Dynamics in Out-With

In Chapter 17 of 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas', Bruno's mother is increasingly unhappy with life at Outwith. Bruno overhears his parents arguing about returning to Berlin, which leaves him with mixed feelings. Despite his initial dislike of Outwith, Bruno has grown accustomed to it, especially due to his friendship with Shmuel. The family eventually decides to return to Berlin, but Bruno is not as excited as he thought he would be, dreading telling Shmuel the news.

Why does Mother feel increasingly unhappy at Out-With?

• She misses her friends in Berlin.

• She dislikes the weather.

• She is not allowed to leave the house.

• She has no one to talk to.

Who becomes more important to Bruno than his old friends?

• Karl

• Shmuel

• Daniel

• Martin

What does Bruno overhear his parents discussing?

• Moving to a new house

• Visiting relatives

• Returning to Berlin

• Sending Bruno to a new school

How does Bruno feel about the possibility of returning to Berlin?

• Indifferent

• Conflicted

• Excited

• Angry

What changes in the family dynamics are observed at Out-With?

• Mother becomes more social.

• Father spends more time at home.

• Bruno causes more chaos.

• Gretel becomes interested in maps.

What decision does Father make regarding the family's living situation?

• They will all stay at Out-With.

• They will visit Berlin for a short time.

• Mother, Gretel, and Bruno will return to Berlin.

• They will move to a new country.

What does Bruno realize about the other side of the fence?

• It is a beautiful place.

• There are hundreds of children in striped pajamas.

• There are no children there.

• It is a dangerous area.

How does Bruno feel about the final decision to return to Berlin?

• He is eager to leave.

• He is indifferent.

• He is not looking forward to it.

• He is relieved.