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Charakters in the Boy in the striped Pyjamas
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas John Boyne
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Bruno – He is a nine year old boy from Berlin that moves to Poland because his father is the Military Commandant and they have to go and live by a concentration camp that the Jews are being held captive, but he is still confused and not sure why he is there. He is very curious and loves going on new adventures and discovering new things. He has a twelve year old sister names Gretel that is always in his business, she thinks that she knows what is best for him, and he was secretly scared of him. When on one of his adventures he met Shmuel on the other side of the fence and became friends with him as they shared stories with each other and took food to him.
Gretel - Bruno's twelve year old sister, known as the 'Hopeless Case' is always interested in everyone else's business. She does not really get along with Bruno, she likes to treat him like he is six, and made sure that he knew that she was in charge and he was to do what she told him to do. She really does not like new things, and is always playing with her dolls. Has a crush on Lieutenant Kurt Kotler that Bruno really does not like.
Mother - Bruno and Gretel's mother, snobby and knows what she wants and then gets it. Mother is tall with long red hair that is usually up. She is very dependant on their maid Maria. Did not speak of Father that much and tries to always look on the bright side. She also tries to hide what is going on from the children.
Father - The father of Bruno and Gretel, a Military Commandant. He and his family were re-located out of Berlin and into Poland right outside a concentration camp. He is always out or in his office that no one is allowed in. Also, he does not spend much time with his family, his work takes up most of his time.
Maria – She is the family maid that they all take advantage of besides Bruno. Her and Bruno get along very well and enjoy talking to each other. Her mother knew Father when they were little; she helped

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