Chapter 2 - The boy in striped Pyjamas

• Using quotes, how is the new house described?

The new house is described as the exact opposite of their old home. It is describe as being alone and cold "the new house however stood all on its own in an empty desolate place and there were no other houses anywhere to be seen

• How does it compare to the house in Berlin? How is this an example of juxtaposition?

This house compares to the house in Berlin by being the complete opposite. The house in Berlin was happy and big and had lots of people around it, but the new house Bruno says is cold and has a weird feeling about it. This is an example of juxtaposition because it shows the difference between Berlin being a happy place and the new house being next to a concentration camp to be cold and weary. 

• How is Bruno's reaction and discussion of the new house taken by the other characters? What is ironic about the way people treat Bruno's comments regarding the new house?

Bruno's reaction and discussions of the new house are taken lightly upon by other characters. He talks to Maria about how he feels and asks how she feels but she tells Bruno it is what it is and they have to do it for his Fathers job. Whats ironic about Bruno's comments towards the house is that everyone agrees with him, but they don't express that because they're not allowed to. Everyone has the same mind frame as Bruno but go along with the move because they know it will keep them safe.

• Do you feel empathetic towards Bruno's new home? Why/why not?

Yes, i feel empathetic towards his new home because he doesn't have any neighbors or friends to pay with and hes in the middle of no where. As a kid all he would care about is playing with friends, but he can;t even do that