Spelling Word List: Characters in The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

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_____, a curious and naive young boy, embarks on a forbidden friendship with Shmuel, a Jewish boy behind a barbed wire fence.

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______, an innocent and kind-hearted Jewish boy, forms an unlikely bond with Bruno, sharing stories and experiences despite the harsh reality of his circumstances.

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____, Bruno's father and a high-ranking Nazi officer, struggles with his duty to the regime while trying to shield his family from the true horrors of the concentration camp.

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Bruno's mother ____, initially resistant to the move, adapts to the Nazi environment but grapples with her conflicting emotions and growing concern for her children's innocence.

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______, influenced by Nazi propaganda, becomes infatuated with the regime and drifts away from her brother Bruno's compassionate worldview.

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Lieutenant ______, a ruthless SS officer at the camp, represents the dark and oppressive presence that contrasts with Bruno's innocence.

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_____, the elderly Jewish prisoner, becomes an unexpected friend and confidant to Bruno, offering wisdom and compassion despite his dire circumstances.

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Herr _____, the tutor, brings an air of strictness to Bruno's education, pushing him to adhere to the ideals of the Nazi regime.

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Bruno

Shmuel

Ralf

Elsa

Gretel

Kotler

Pavel

Liszt

About this test list: Characters in The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas explores the unlikely friendship between Bruno, a German boy, and Shmuel, a Jewish boy in a concentration camp. As they bridge the divide between them, the novel delves into the innocence, prejudice, and tragic consequences of World War II, painting a poignant picture of human connection amidst unimaginable circumstances.

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