Thursday, September 1, 2011

Chapter 15: Something He Shouldn't Have Done

(163) Why doesn't Bruno like Kotler? What does he observe and not understand about Kotler when his father is away?

(163) What is meant when Kotler uses the cliche 'Don't worry, this one knows which side his bread is buttered on.'?

(165) How would you describe the interaction between Kotler and Bruno?

(166) What surprise does Bruno get?

(167) How is juxtaposition used when Bruno compares his hand to Shmuel's?

(168-9) Does Bruno understand the pressure that Shmuel is under?

(171-2) What dramatic situation unfolds and what is Bruno's reaction?

(173-4) What does Bruno think of himself because of the way he reacts? How is the major theme 'fear' portrayed in this scene? What does it do to Bruno and Shmuel?

(175) What does Bruno say that prompts Shmuel to offer his hand in friendship? How is this symbolic?

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